Purpose of public information to be in public interest
3 Purpose of public information to be in public interest
For section 6(2A) of the Act, the Ombudsman may consider the information is in the public interest if the information has a purpose that includes one of the following:
maximises compliance with the laws of the Territory;
achieves awareness of a new or amended law;
improves public safety or personal security;
encourages responsible behaviour;
preserves order in the event of an emergency;
(f) promotes awareness of rights, responsibilities, duties or entitlements;
(g) encourages usage of, or familiarity with, government products or services;
(h) informs the public of new, existing or proposed government programs, policies or projects;
reports on performance in relation to government undertakings;
communicates functions of government;
(k) communicates on matters of social cohesion, civic pride, community spirit or tolerance.
Examples for paragraph (j)
Education campaigns, recruitment, community engagement, expressions of interest and future plans.
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