Accessing information
The Information Act is not the only method of accessing information held by the Department of Employment, Education and Training (DEET). Before making an application under the Information Act it is recommended that you approach the relevant area of DEET and ask whether the information is already available. If you are not sure how to do this contact the Policy and Planning Branch for assistance.
- Accessing records held in schools (including student records)
Employee records
Individuals can access their own personnel file by contacting the receptionist, DEET People & Learning (P&L) division. Depending on the file location, they may be referred to the Teacher Registration Board (TRB) or the DCIS payroll section.
Access to personnel records is free of charge and applicants are able to request photocopies of information.
NT WorkSafe information
Some information held by NT WorkSafe is made available to members of the public in accordance with other legislation or administrative access schemes.
Information available under another Act
| Description | Legislation | Procedure to gain access | Cost |
| Investigation reports | Section 15 Work Health Act | Request to director NT WorkSafe | Nil |
| Investigation reports | Reg 28 Dangerous Goods Act | Request to director NT WorkSafe for report under Regulation 28 of the Dangerous Goods regulations | $15 |
Information available via an administrative access scheme
| Description | Procedure to gain access | Authority |
| Investigations / reports | Application to director NT WorkSafe | Policy NTWSP-006 |
| Data - workers’ compensation | Application to director NT WorkSafe | Policy NTWSP-006 |