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The Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (NSW) (GIPA Act) provides members of the public with a right of access to government information.

Under the GIPA Act, each NSW Government department and agency is required to publish an Agency Information Guide.

This Information Guide outlines:

  • Our agency’s structure and functions.
  • How our work affects the public.
  • How the public can participate in policy development.
  • The types of information we hold.
  • How information can be accessed.

About the Office of Sport

The Office of Sport is the lead NSW Government agency for sport and active recreation. We are part of the Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport.

Our purpose is “Everyone Plays Here” — a commitment to supporting all people, communities and organisations across NSW to enjoy and realise the benefits of participating in sport and active recreation. Participation can take many forms, from players and coaches to volunteers, partners, sponsors, media and fans.

We provide leadership and support to the sector through:

  • Sector Growth – helping the sport and active recreation sector adapt and grow at all levels across NSW
  • Facilities and Spaces – enabling an inclusive and accessible network of places for sport and active recreation
  • For All People – increasing opportunities for inclusion so every person in NSW can participate throughout their life
  • Partnerships and Investment – pursuing partnerships and investment that grow sport and active recreation
  • Organisation Development – ensuring the Office of Sport is sustainable, responsive and contemporary

Structure

We are structured into the following groups:

  • Office of the Chief Executive
  • Centres and Venues
  • Policy and Planning
  • Corporate

Related agencies

We also work closely with related agencies such as:

  • Venues NSW
  • NSW Institute of Sport
  • Sydney Olympic Park Authority

Complaints and feedback

We welcome feedback and complaints to help improve our services and engagement.

Ways to provide feedback

  • Use the thumbs up/down widget at the bottom of each webpage
  • Participate in consultations via Have Your Say

Information access

The Office of Sport holds a range of information related to its core functions. This section outlines the types of information we hold and how you can access it under the GIPA Act.

Type of information held

We hold information related to:

  • Strategic planning and policy development
  • Coordination of programs and sector initiatives
  • Allocation and management of funding
  • Management of sport and recreation venues
  • Non-service delivery activities such as governance, reporting and compliance

We comply with the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (NSW) and the Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002 (NSW) when handling personal information.

Some information is made publicly available, while other types may be restricted due to privacy, confidentiality, or legal exemptions under the GIPA Act.

Accessing information under the GIPA Act

There are four ways to access government information held by the Office of Sport:

Open access information

We must publish certain categories of information free of charge, including:

Proactive release

We may publish additional information where appropriate and in the public interest. You can suggest information for release by contacting our Right to Information Officer.

Continuous disclosure

The Office of Sport is committed to improving transparency, participation, collaboration and innovation by increasing access to government information.

Continuous disclosure is a key component of our corporate governance framework. It supports accountability and integrity by ensuring that stakeholders and the public are kept informed about our work.

We continuously disclose information about:

  • Current and planned initiatives
  • Performance outcomes
  • Expenditure and investment

This information is shared through:

  • Our Annual Report
  • Email communications
  • Parliamentary reports
  • Web-based publications

This approach complements our obligations under the GIPA Act and reflects our commitment to proactive release and open government.

Informal requests

You can request information informally. If it’s clearly in the public interest and not sensitive, we’ll provide it free of charge. Conditions may apply for sensitive or confidential information.

Formal access applications

If the information is not available through the above methods, you can submit a formal application under the GIPA Act.

To apply:

  • Submit a written request marked as a GIPA application
  • Provide a postal address and enough detail to identify the information
  • Pay the $30 application fee (cheque or credit card)

Mail to:

Right to Information Officer
Office of Sport
Locked Bag 1422
Silverwater NSW 2128

Fees and charges
  • $30 application fee (covers first hour of processing)
  • $30/hour for additional processing time
  • 50% discount available for eligible applicants (e.g. pensioners, students, non-profits)
  • No charge for the first 20 hours if requesting your own personal information

Review rights

You can request a review of decisions made under the GIPA Act. Learn more at the NSW Information and Privacy Commission.

Information access contacts

Right to Information Officer
Office of Sport
Locked Bag 1422, Silverwater NSW 2128
Email: gipainfo@sport.nsw.gov.au
Phone: 13 13 02 or (02) 8754 8713

NSW Information and Privacy Commission
Email: ipcinfo@ipc.nsw.gov.au
Website: ipc.nsw.gov.au
Phone: 1800 472 679

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