Office of the Board of Studies – Government Information (Public Access) GIPA – Fees
What are the fees for making a Government Information (Public Access) application to the Office of the Board of Studies?
The following application fees and charges apply to Government Information (Public Access) requests to the Office of the Board of Studies.
Fees and charges for GIPA applications
| Nature of Application | Application Fee | Processing Charge |
|---|---|---|
| Access to records by individuals (that does not include companies, organisations or businesses) about their personal affairs | $30 | $30 per hour after the first 20 hours |
| All other requests | $30 | $30 per hour |
| Internal Review | $40 | Nil |
| Amendment of records | Nil | Nil |
Rebates
Rebates of 50 percent may be available on fees and charges:
- for pensioners with the Health Benefit Card as well as those with an equivalent income who are under financial hardship
- for non-profit organisations under financial hardship
- special public interest
- for children.
Refunds
Refunds may apply as a result of successful internal reviews and applications for amendment of records.
Internal Reviews
No application fees are charged for internal reviews in relation to amendment of records.