Right to Information Act 2009

Act No. 13 of 2009

An Act about rights to government and other information. Preamble: Parliament's reasons for enacting this Act are— 1 Parliament recognises that in a free and democratic society— (a) there should be open discussion of public affairs; and (b) information in the government's possession or under the government's control is a public resource; and (c) the community should be kept informed of government's operations, including, in particular, the rules and practice followed by government in its dealings with members of the community; and (d) openness in government enhances the accountability of government; and (e) openness in government increases the participation of members of the community in democratic processes leading to better informed decision-making; and (f) right to information legislation contributes to a healthier representative, democratic government and enhances its practice; and (g) right to informati