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Government of South Australia - Department of State Development

    Freedom of Information

    The Freedom of Information Act 1991 (SA) (FOI Act) promotes openness and accountability within the South Australian Government and facilitates public participation in government decision making.

    The FOI Act gives members of the public a legally enforceable right to access documents – subject to certain exemptions – held by South Australian Government Agencies, local government authorities, statutory and regulatory bodies and South Australian Universities. The Act also gives you the right to apply to have your personal records amended if the information is incomplete, incorrect, out-of-date or misleading.

    Further useful information around the aims and objectives of the FOI Act can be found at the State Records of South Australia.

    FOI Information Statement

    Pursuant to the provisions of section 9(2) of the Freedom of Information Act 1991, the following details are provided as part of the Information Statement of the Department of State Development (DSD) which is an agency as defined under Section 4(1)(c) of the FOI Act.

    Our structure and functions

    DSD consists of a number of business units including attached offices. For more information see:

    How DSD’s functions affect members of the public

    DSD delivers sustainable economic growth and a resilient economy through the development of innovative and productive businesses and industries in South Australia. For more information see:

    How you can take part in DSD’s work

    The department regularly undertakes consultation and engagement. DSD engages with industry, all levels of government, the skills and education sector and local communities to inform and shape the development of future projects, policies and strategies. For more information see:

    Documents held by DSD

    Documents held by DSD fall broadly into the categories described below. Documents can be requested in hard copy or electronically unless advised otherwise. The listing of these categories does not necessarily mean all documents are accessible in full or in part under the FOI Act.

    The categories include:

    • Agendas, minutes and correspondence
    • Annual reports, departmental functions and strategic plan
    • Communications material
    • Contracts, procurement and tender information
    • Employee records
    • Financial expenditure, invoices and statements
    • Framework, guidelines, policies, procedures and reports
    • Information relating to areas that are the policy responsibility of DSD.

    Documents available from DSD without charge

    • brochures
    • pamphlets
    • posters
    • information packs
    • forms
    • discussion papers
    • strategic plans
    • newsletters
    • fact sheets
    • media releases
    • annual reports
    • consultation papers
    • booklets
    • guidelines
    • frameworks
    • reports

    DSD Corporate Policies

    • Acceptable Use Policy
    • Accounts Payable Policy
    • Active Directory Password Policy
    • Agency Security Policy
    • Alcohol and Drugs Policy
    • Asset Management Policy
    • Budget and Financial Management Policy
    • Business Continuity Management Policy
    • Complaints Management Policy
    • Grants and Subsidies Policy
    • Health and Wellbeing Policy
    • Income Management and Banking Policy
    • Information Classification and Handling Policy
    • Information Security Policy
    • Interpreting and Translating Policy
    • Meal and Entertainment Policy
    • Media Policy
    • Mobile Phone Policy
    • Motor Vehicle Policy
    • Network Access Policy
    • Performance Development Policy
    • Consultation, Cooperation and Coordination Policy
    • Counter Foreign Interference Policy
    • Delegations and Authorisations Policy
    • Disaster Recovery Policy
    • Domestic and family violence support Policy
    • Employment Policy
    • Fraud Control Policy
    • Freedom of Information Policy
    • Gifts and Benefits Policy
    • Project Governance and Benefits Realisation Policy
    • Records Management Policy
    • Respectful Behaviours Policy
    • Risk Management Policy
    • Security Exemption Policy
    • Social Media Policy
    • Taxation Policy
    • Travel Policy
    • Travelling / Living Abroad Policy
    • WHS Duties and Legal Obligations Policy
    • WHS&IM Planning Policy
    • WHS&IM System Review Policy

    To inspect or obtain copies of DSD policies, please contact the Accredited FOI Officer.

    Making an FOI application to access or amend documents

    You have a legal right to request access to documents held by DSD or request amendments to document held by DSD relating to you that are incomplete, incorrect, out-of-date or misleading.

    FOI applications can be made by:

    If you choose to write a letter, the letter must:

    • Specify that the application is made under the Freedom of Information Act 1991
    • Include your name and postal address in Australia to which information can be sent
    • Describe the documents you would like to access
    • Specify whether the documents contain your personal information
    • Request how you want to access the documents, for example, specify if you require a copy of the documents or wish to inspect the documents
    • Be accompanied by the application fee (exemptions apply for Members of Parliament and Commonwealth Concession Card holders).

    Determination Logs

    The department proactively publishes all non-personal information released to applicants under the Freedom of Information Act 1991 (FOI Act). These can be viewed at Determination Logs.

    More information

    All Freedom of Information enquiries or requests can be directed to:

    The Accredited FOI Officer
    Department of State Development
    GPO Box 320
    Adelaide SA 5001
    Email DSD.FOI@sa.gov.au

    Phone 1300 117 088 (9.00am – 5.00pm Monday to Friday)

    General information relating to the FOI Act and access to documents, including the review process, can be found on the State Records of South Australia website.