Internal Review

If you are unhappy with the University's decision about your FOI request, you can ask the University to review it - unless it was made by the Vice-Chancellor. This is called an internal review. Requests for an internal review must be in writing and you must make the request within 28 days of being told of the University's decision.

Internal reviews are conducted by an officer other than the one who made the initial decision. They will be of at least equal seniority and not report to the initial decision maker.

You can also ask for an internal review if the University has not responded in writing to your first application within 21 days - plus five days for postage. You then have 28 days to ask for an internal review.

The University can charge up to $40 for an internal review. If you can show financial hardship, you may be eligible for a discount of 50%. The University will let you know the cost of a review in the initial determination. You must send this fee with your review application.