Reviews of access or amendment decisions
If you are dissatisfied by a decision under the RTI Act, in certain circumstances you may apply for internal or external review of the decision.
Internal review is undertaken by a different, but no less senior staff member of the same agency or Minister’s office that has been dealing with the original application. Applications must be in writing, state the applicant’s address and be lodged with the relevant agency or Minister within 20 days of the date of the written notice of the decision (unless the agency or Minister allows extra time). You can apply online for internal review or download the Request an internal review application form
External review is undertaken by the Office of the Information Commissioner. It is not necessary to have an internal review before applying for an external review. The Office of the Information Commissioner’s website explains external review and how to apply.