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Freedom of Information: Application for access to documents

The Freedom of Information Act 1992 (FOI Act) provides for access to information held by SAT.

By submitting this enquiry, the personal information (including your name, email address, and any content in your message) you have provided has been collected by the Department of Justice to address your inquiry. This information may be stored in our email system and shared with relevant staff to assist you. Under the Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing Act 2024 (WA) (PRIS Act), privacy obligations apply to the Tribunal only for administrative matters. If you would like more information, you can find our privacy statement on our website, https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-justice/information-privacy-statement-department-of-justice

Please note that:

  • If you wish to apply for access to documents lodged on a Guardianship and/or Administration matter, please complete this form and lodge it on the relevant matter. For lodging assistance please click here.
  • under the Act, applications for information must be processed within 45 days of receipt
  • requests for non-personal information require an application fee of $30 before the application can be processed
  • clause 5 of the FOI Act Glossary provides that a document relating to a court (including SAT) is not to be regarded as a document of the court unless it relates to matters of an administrative nature
  • if the request is denied, an application for an Internal Review can be made to the Executive Officer of SAT
  • anyone not satisfied with a decision regarding release of information may lodge a request for a formal review with the Information Commissioner

Applicant Details





Click here to download the FOI Application form.

You must complete this form and attach it to this webform in order for your application to be considered.