Internal review of EPA GIPA Notice of Decision

You can apply for an internal review of an EPA decision under the Government Information (Public Access ) Act 2009. Find out about the decisions that can be reviewed.

When to use this form

Use this form if you wish to apply for an internal review of an EPA decision made under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (GIPA Act).

You must lodge this form within 20 working days and pay the $40 internal review application fee (see below) after notice of the decision was given to you or within 20 working days of a deemed refusal. A deemed refusal is when the EPA did not decide your application on time.

If you need help in filling out this form, please contact a Governance Officer on (02) 9995 6099 or 9228 6308, or email [email protected].

Find out more about accessing information under the GIPA Act.

Application fee

The $40 application fee can be paid by credit card. When you submit your internal review application, the NSW EPA will issue you with an invoice and payment link. Payment can then be made securely online using a credit card.

No fee is payable for a deemed refusal.

Third parties

If you are not the access applicant, but instead a third party who was consulted in respect of a GIPA application, you can ask for a review of a decision to provide access to information contrary to your objections (section 80(d) of the GIPA Act).

As a third party, you can also ask for a review of a decision to include information in the EPA’s disclosure log despite your objections (section 80(m) of the GIPA Act).

Internal review application

The information you provide in this form will only be used for the purpose for which it was collected. By submitting, you consent to storage, use, and disclosure of your personal information in accordance with our privacy policy. You can request access to and amendment of your personal information.