Freedom of Information

The Freedom of Information Act 1991 (SA) gives you a legal right to:

• request access to documents held by the Legal Services Commission
• request changes to personal information held by the Legal Services Commission.

We can refuse access to some documents, or parts of documents, that are exempt.

Making a request

To make a Freedom of Information request, you can send an application to the Legal Services Commission in one of 3 ways:

1. Fill out an Online Freedom of Information Application Form.      

2. Download and send us a completed Request For Access Application Form.

3. Write to us specifying that you are applying under the Freedom of Information Act 1991 (SA). You will also need to:

• include your name and postal address in Australia
• describe the documents you would like to access
• specify whether the documents contain information about your personal affairs
• specify how you want to access the document (view, receive copies).

You can send applications by email to clientrelations@lsc.sa.gov.au, or by post to

Freedom of Information
Legal Services Commission
GPO Box 1718
ADELAIDE 5001

Application fee

Your request must be accompanied by an application fee unless evidence is provided that you hold a concession card. There is no cost payable in relation to a request for amendment.

Right of review

If you are not satisfied with our decision on your Freedom of Information request, you can contact us or request an internal review of our decision.

If you are not satisfied with the decision on internal review, you can ask Ombudsman SA for an external review. 

Further information

An overview of how Freedom of Information operates in South Australia is available from the State Records of South Australia website. 

If you need further information, please email clientrelations@lsc.sa.gov.au or call us on (08) 8111 5555 and ask to speak with our Freedom of Information Officer.