Freedom of information statement
What is freedom of information?
The Freedom of Information Act 1992, enables the public to participate more effectively in governing the State and to make WA more accountable to the public. This gives people a right of access to documents held by a government agency.
The spirit and intent of the Act is to provide access to applicants promptly and at the lowest possible cost. The department’s philosophy is that it will endeavour to make as much information as possible available.
Where possible, the appropriate division of Commerce will grant access to documents outside the formal freedom of information process. On these occasions no fees and charges will be levied against the applicant.
The information statement has been prepared in accordance with Section 96 of the Act. The full document is currently being updated however the existing information statement can be obtained by contacting the Manager Corporate Information on 9282 0494.
- Download an FOI Application form in Adobe Acrobat format or Rich Text Format.
Where to get more information about freedom of information
For more information or to lodge a FOI application, contact the relevant division within Commerce:
Consumer Protection
By Post
FOI Coordinator
Consumer Protection
Locked Bag 14
Cloisters Square
PERTH WA 6850
In Person
FOI Coordinator
Consumer Protection
Forrest Centre
219 St Georges Terrace Perth
Phone: 9282 0494
Fax: 9282 0850
Labour Relations
By Post
FOI Coordinator
Labour Relations
Dumas House
2 Havelock St
WEST PERTH 6005
In Person
FOI Coordinator
Labour Relations
Dumas House 3rd Floor
2 Havelock St
West Perth
Phone: 9222 7700
Fax: 9222 7777
EnergySafety
By Post
FOI Coordinator
Energy Safety
PO Box 135
Cannington WA 6987
In Person
FOI Coordinator
Energy Safety
303 Sevenoaks St
Cannington
Phone: 9422 5200
Fax: 9422 5244
WorkSafe
By Post
FOI Coordinator
Worksafe
PO Box 294
WEST PERTH WA 6872
In Person
FOI Coordinator
Worksafe
Westcentre 5th Floor
1260 Hay St
West Perth
Phone: 9327 8771
Fax: 9321 8973
Full information about WA’s freedom of information laws is available from the Office of the Information Commissioner’s web site at www.foi.wa.gov.au.