Access to Information
1. Open Access Information
2. Proactive Release
3. Informal Release of Information
- development application consent and plans
- building application/Construction Certificate plans or certificates
- occupation certificates
4. Formal Access Application for Release of Information
- large volumes of information that involve extensive search; and
- information that involves details of third parties who must be consulted.
Obtaining Property Owner Information
Obtaining Property Owner Information
Access to Information FAQs
Access to Information FAQs
1. How do I get access to Council’s information?Disclosure of Interest Returns
- Section 6 of the GIPA Act provides for the mandatory proactive release by NSW public sector agencies (including councils) of open access information. The GIPA Act provides that open access information must be made publicly a...
Disclosure Log
Disclosure Log 
Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009
In accordance with the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (GIPA Act), Lachlan Shire Council must keep a “Disclosure Log” that records information about Formal Access Applications made to Council, that Council decides to provide access (to some or all of the information applied for). The Disclosure Log is continuously updated as Formal Access Applications are processed and released under the GIPA Act.
If information is deemed available, it can be accessed by contacting Lachlan Shire Council’s Right to Information Officer on 02 6895 1900 or by email to council@lachlan.nsw.gov.au.
