Fees and charges
The FOI Act provides that agencies can calculate fees and charges for the processing of FOI applications in relation to finding, sorting, compiling and copying documents and undertaking any consultation required under the FOI.
A list of fees associated with processing FOI applications in South Australia, can be found in the South Australian Government Gazette. Fees and charges for 2024-25 are as follows:
| Activity item | Charges as at 1 July 2024 |
|---|---|
Application fee | $42.00 (pensioners or health card holders and other financially disadvantaged applicants can apply for a reduction in fees, including the application fee) |
Search/Retrieval/Processing In dealing with the application for information concerning the personal affairs of the applicant:
In any other case – for every 15 minutes so spent by the agency |
$15.90
|
Photocopy | $0.25 per page |
Written transcript of words recorded | $9.35 per page |
Copy of photograph, X-ray, video tape, computer tape or computer disk | Actual cost incurred by the agency in producing the copy |
Postage | Actual cost incurred by the agency in posting the documents |
| Internal Review Application fee | $42.00 |
Online applications using the online Freedom of Information application form include payment with a credit card.
For hard copy or email applications, a cheque or money order for the amount of the application fee must be forwarded to the Freedom of Information Officer when submitting an FOI application. To arrange an Electronic Funds Transfer, please contact the Freedom of Information team on telephone (08) 8429 9660.
Should you have any queries in relation to the above please contact the Freedom of Information team on telephone (08) 8429 9660 or email dew.foi@sa.gov.au.
