Freedom of Information Part II Information Statement

The Department releases information through online and print channels to assist in making it available to the public.

Making information easily accessible can reduce the need for members of the public to submit requests under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (the Act). This statement is a statutory requirement under the Act.

This section outlines the role of the Department regarding key services, functions, reports and outputs and demonstrates how the Department provides this information.

Please note: this section only provides a snapshot of the types of documents held by the Department and how to locate them and is by no means an exhaustive representation.

If you are searching for a specific topic, you can search the Department's website via the Sitemap or contact the relevant business area, see the Contact us page and our Organisation chart.

Statement 1: Organisation and functions

The Department of Treasury and Finance provides economic, financial and resource management policy advice to assist the Government deliver its policy outcome.

Statement 2: Categories of documents

The Department of Treasury and Finance creates a large number of documents and records in the course of its work.

Statement 3: Freedom of information arrangements

Under FOI, members of the public have the right to request information and access documents about their personal affairs and the activities of the Department.

Statement 4: Publications

The Department of Treasury and Finance produces a wide range of publications, many of which can be accessed on the Department’s website.

Statement 5: Rules, policies and procedures

This section highlights a few of the instances in which the Department publishes internal rules, policies and procedures online.

Statement 6: Report literature

This section illustrates examples of where the Department of Treasury and Finance publishes final reports and records of decisions relating to policy.

Reviewed 28/04/2023