This office is experiencing considerable delays in responding to requests and correspondence. We strongly suggest making your request online (via the link below) or sending any correspondence to this email address ([Victoria Police request email]).

Online link:

https://online.foi.vic.gov.au/foi/reques...

If your enquiry is regarding the progress of a submitted request, please note this office is currently experiencing a significant increase in workload. As a result, there are delays in completing requests which is on average 36 weeks after the due date.

We are endeavouring to process requests in order of receipt. This office will therefore not be responding to individual queries regarding delays in order to facilitate the processing of requests.

Please note you have the right to complain to the Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner (OVIC) if you are concerned with the delay. OVIC can be contacted by email at [email address]

We appreciate your understanding during this time.

Freedom of Information Division
Governance and Assurance Department | Victoria Police
address: 311 Spencer Street, Docklands VIC 3008

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Good afternoon,
 
Thank you for your email.

Instructions on how to submit a Freedom of Information Request can be found on our website: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/freedom-in....
 
Please note the request will need to be accompanied by a copy of your photo ID, and payment of the $30.60 application fee or evidence for a fee waiver (e.g. Health care card).
 
If you choose to submit your request by mail then payment is required by either money order or cheque.
 
A request needs to provide our office with enough information to identify the documents being requested. As such your request should include:
 
• the nature of the incident or investigation
• Victoria Police’s involvement
• the date and location of the incident
• the names and dates of birth of any other people involved
• the names of any investigating police members
• the police station involved.
 
Personal affairs information about third parties is generally exempt from release under the Freedom of Information act and I recommend, where possible, obtaining written authority from the third party allowing us to release their information to you. If the third party is deceased then we will require authority from their senior next of kin.

Please also note that in accordance with section 67 of the Freedom of Information Act, an applicant is unable to obtain records created prior to 1977 unless the documents specifically relate to themselves.

Please let me know if you have any further questions.
 
Kind regards, 

Freedom of Information Officer
Freedom of Information Division
Investment, Governance and Assurance Department
Victoria Police

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