Public Interest Test

Generally the public interest test is considered to be served when the disclosure of information would:

Further the understanding of, and the participation in, the debate of issues of the day;
Facilitate the accountability and transparency of our decisions;
Facilitate accountability and transparency in the spending of public money;
Allow individuals to understand decisions made by us that affect their lives and, in some cases, assist individuals in challenging those decisions;
Bring to light information affecting public safety.

However, we may withold information where we believe that release will discourage openness in expression of opinions.

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Last reviewed 30 April 2008