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In what circumstances would it be appropriate to charge for replying to Official Information Act requests made to their office, or agencies for which the Minister is responsible?

Answered Question 3781 (2026)
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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • In what circumstances would it be appropriate to charge for replying to Official Information Act requests made to their office, or agencies for which the Minister is responsible?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

Answer

I am advised that the Ministry of Justice’s Charging Guidelines for OIA Requests, and the Ombudsman’s Charging: A guide to charging for official information under the OIA and LGOIMA are publicly available documents that outline the appropriate circumstances in which to make reasonable charges for supplying official information under the OIA.