Appeal a right to information or privacy complaint decision

Before you make an application to appeal a right to information decision under the Right to Information Act 2009 (Qld) (RTI Act) or privacy complaint decision under the Information Privacy Act 2009 (Qld) (IP Act) you need to know the following:

• parties to an appeal will be the parties who were named in the original proceedings
• you should name the entity that holds the information that is the subject of the appeal and/or the Information Commissioner in your appeal application
• the appeal can only be related to a question of law as outlined above
• the appeal must be filed with QCAT within 20 business days after the date of the decision unless QCAT orders otherwise; and
• if appealing on a question of law, you do not require leave (permission) of the Appeal Tribunal to make the appeal

You also must ensure you attach copies of any relevant documentation when you submit your application including a copy of the decision and reasons for the decision issued by the Office of the Information Commissioner.

To appeal a decision, complete and lodge the appropriate application form from the list below. Carefully read the form instructions, answer each question and tick an appropriate box when prompted.

You must pay the appropriate fee – (Credit card authorisation form for mail payments)