Access to Information

Council releases information to members of the public in line with the Government Information (Public Access) Act which is widely known as the GIPA Act.

Under the GIPA Act, Council must acknowledge the right of members of the public to have access to our information providing there is no overriding public interest against disclosure. At all times, the presumption is in favour of disclosure.

The GIPA Act also:

  • Creates rights to information that are designed to meet community expectations of more open and transparent government; and
  • Encourages government agencies to proactively release information. 

Accessing Council Information

Find out how you can access Council information under the GIPA Act, including open access, informal and formal request options.

Additional Open Access Information

Council publishes extra information under GIPA Regulation to support transparency and community access.

City of Parramatta Registers

Council registers available for public inspection, including contributions, interests, and development-related data.

Disclosure Log

Council’s Disclosure Log lists information released under GIPA that may be of interest to the wider public.

GIPA Fee and Processing Charges

View information about GIPA request costs, including application fees, processing charges and available concessions.

Internal Review

If you are unhappy with the outcome of your Formal Access application, you have the statutory rights to seek an internal review of the decision.

Historic Building and Development Applications

Search Council’s index cards for historic building and development applications from the 1940s to 1990s.

Subpoena

How to serve a subpoena to Council, including address requirements, fees, and document production timeframes.

Privacy Management Plan

Council’s plan for protecting personal and health information under NSW privacy laws PPIPA and HRIPA.

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