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1.5. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION

:.5.1. The ACT Freedom of Information Act 1989 gives members of the public rights of access .to official documents of the Territory and its administrative units. The Act extends, as far as possible, the rights of the Australian community to have access to information (usually documents) in the possession of the Territory limited only by exceptions and exemptions (listed in the Freedom of Information Act 1989) necessary for the protection of public interests and the private and business affairs of persons in respect of whom information is collected and held by Territory administrative units. Tenderers are advised to seek independent legal advice on the effect of the Act on their Tenders.

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