Australian Information Commissioner Act 2010

Overview
The Australian Information Commissioner Act 2010 established the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC). It provides for the appointment of the Australian Information Commissioner, the Privacy Commissioner (previously appointed under the Privacy Act 1988) and the Freedom of Information Commissioner. This Act was passed on 13 May 2010, received Royal Assent on 31 May 2010, and came into effect on 1 November 2010.