FOI Complaint Form

The National Education and Education and Care Services Freedom of Information Commissioner (NECS FOI Commissioner) can investigate complaints from anyone about how the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) or a State or Territory Education and Care Services Regulatory Authority has carried out its powers and functions under the Commonwealth Freedom of Information Act 1982. The Commissioner encourages you to raise your complaint with ACECQA or the State or Territory Regulatory first and give them an opportunity to address your concerns before applying to the Commissioner.

It is preferable that a complaint to the NECS FOI Commissioner is submitted in writing. If you have trouble completing this form please send an email to enquiry@necsopic.edu.au or call the office on 1300 081 533
About You - The Complainant
Do you wish to make your complaint anonymously?
- Yes, I would like to remain anonymous
Note: You can make your complaint anonymously. However, depending on the nature of the complaint, it may be difficult or impossible for the Commissioner to investigate your complaint fully without some contact details for you.
Title*
Full Name*
Phone
Mobile
Email*
Postal Address*
City*
Postcode*
State*
Preferred contact method*
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- Post
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Do you have someone who you would like to represent you in your complaint?*
- Yes
- No
Representative’s Details
What is your representative’s relationship to you? (eg Lawyer)*
Representative’s organisation name (if any)
Title*
Full Name*
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Mobile*
Email*
Postal Address*
City*
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Preferred contact method*
- Email
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- Post
- Mobile
- Other

Please provide details of your complaint.
Agency Information
Please provide details of the agency you are complaining about (ie ACECQA or a State or Territory Education and Care Services Regulatory Authority)*
Agency Reference Number
If the agency has given you a reference number relevant to your complaint please tell us this number.
If you know the names of officers in the agency you have contacted please provide them.
Details of your Complaint
Please provide a summary of your complaint. You may attach further documentation if you wish.*
Resolution
What action or result would you like from the NECS FOI Commissioner?*
Supporting Information
Please attach any supporting documentation including, if applicable, details of any information provided to you by the agency with respect to your complaint. If you are the nominated representative lodging the complaint for someone else, please attach any documents which indicate you are authorised to act for that person.
Supporting documentation
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Confirm and submit.
Full Name*
I confirm that all the information contained in this complaint form is true and correct.*
- Confirmed
Would you like to receive a copy of your complaint?
- Yes
Email Address*
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About You - The Complainant