Kiama Municipal Council proudly supports Right to Know Week, an important global campaign that aims to raise awareness of each individual's right of access to government information and promote open, transparent government.
This year's theme is Upholding Information Integrity in the Digital Age: The Role of Access to Information in Addressing Information Disorder.
In NSW, this important right is legislated through the Government Information (Public Access) Act (GIPA Act).
Kiama Mayor Cameron McDonald said at the heart of this year's theme is the importance of information integrity.
"Information that is accurate, reliable, accessible and transparent helps build trust, supports informed decision-making and enables meaningful participation in public life," he said.
"As information is created and shared more quickly than ever before, ensuring people can access authoritative and trustworthy information has become increasingly important.
"By making information easy to find, understand and use, we help communities navigate complex issues, make informed decisions and distinguish fact from misinformation and disinformation, particularly during times of uncertainty."
Right to Know Week gets underway on 28 September, which is the International Day for Universal Access to Information, and runs until 4 October.
This Right to Know Week 2026, the NSW Information and Privacy Commission invites public sector agencies, universities and state-owned corporations, such as Kiama Council to strengthen information integrity by making accurate, reliable and up-to-date information readily available to the public.
Mayor McDonald added that all levels of government can help by making information accessible, transparent and responsive to community needs, which empowers individuals to make informed decisions and contribute to a more informed, engaged and resilient society.
Members of the public can request information from a wide range of public bodies in NSW, including state government departments, local councils, universities, ministerial offices and state-owned corporations.
Some information is made publicly available online, while other details can be accessed through informal or formal requests.
