Exempt Documents

Question 1

Which documents are exempt?

Answer 1

• documents contrary to public interest
• would prejudice relations between the Commonwealth or any state or territory
• information divulged in confidence
• documents affecting national security, defence or international relations
• document of court services victoria
• opinions or recommendations for the purpose of a deliberative process
• law enforcement documents that would hinder the investigation and fair trial of a breach of law or disclose the confidential source of information or endanger the physical safety of a person
• sex offender register documents
• personal affairs information
• information that would increase the risk to the safety of a child
• trade secrets
• documents that could have an adverse effect on the economy - eg, considerations of rate/fee changes
• documents that an act is enforced specifically requiring secrecy