Lodge a Request Lodge a Request

Under the Right to Information Act 2009 any person has the right of access to most documents held by Council. Documents held by Council include paper files, microfiche, print-outs, computer records, files, visual material, and audio recordings.

Applications must be made by completing the attached application form. All applications must provide sufficient information to enable the identification of the documents requested as well as certified identification of the applicant, e.g. driver's licence, birth certificate etc. within 10 business days of lodging the application. Council's will determine if the information or document requested is available under the provisions of the Right to Information Act 2009.

Applications relating to 'personal information' do not require an application fee.

You will be given notices outlining:

  • That you are required to pay a charge
  • What the estimated charge may be
  • What the basis is for calculating the estimate
  • That you can consult with the agency to amend the application in order to reduce the charge
  • That you must agree in writing to pay the application charge, withdraw or request waiver of charges on the grounds of financial hardship.

Council has 25 business days in which to provide applicants with a decision regarding access for information. There are some factors that can alter this limit as per s.69 of the Act.

Right to Information application form

Lodgement and Payment

Right to Information Non-personal application fee is $38.00
Processing charges (per 15 mins) $5.80 first 5 hours is free
Access charges includes - Postage fee plus a Photocopying fee (per A4 copy) $0.20

Right to Information Personal application fee is nil
Processing charges is nil
Access charges includes - Postage fee plus a Photocopying fee (per A4 copy) $0.20

(Fees and charges are set by State Government and are subject to change)

Applications can be submitted in the following forms:

By post

Chief Executive Officer
Mount Isa City Council
PO BOX 815
Mount Isa, QLD, 4825

In person

Mount Isa City Council Administration Building
23 West Street
Mount Isa, QLD, 4825

Open Monday – Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm

Payment can be made in the following forms:

  • Cheque - crossed, marked 'not negotiable' and payable to Mount Isa City Council
  • Eftpos and Credit Card payment
  • Cash (do not send through mail)