Freedom of information and transparency

You can lodge an FOI request using our online form.

Alternatively, you can also download the Freedom of Information Application Form (PDF, 149KB).  Return your completed form to foi@mvcc.vic.gov.au or by post to:

Freedom of Information Officer
Moonee Valley City Council
PO Box 126
MOONEE PONDS 3039

Once we receive your application, our FOI Officer will determine whether it is a valid request. If we have any questions about your request we will contact you.

When our FOI Officer receives a valid request, we will complete your application within 30 days from the date that it was received.

Not everything is able to be released under FOI. There are times when confidentiality rules may apply. Due to copyright laws, some documents (such as architectural plans) may only be available through inspection.

Council's Part II Statement outlines a range of relevant information about Freedom of Information including our functions and decision-making powers, documents maintained and publicly available, subscriptions, mailing lists, libraries, advisory boards and committees, and the procedure for requesting access to documents held by us. To view the statement visit Public Policies and search for Freedom of Information - Part II Statement.

Effective 1 July 2025, the standard FOI application fee is $33.60. This fee may be waived or reduced if payment will cause hardship.

Where an application for access is granted, there will be costs in addition to the application fee. These charges are levied under the Freedom of Information (Access Charges) Regulations 2004 and relate to:

• search charges - $24.49 per hour or part of an hour
• inspection supervision charges - $24.29 per hour.

Where we anticipate that the costs will exceed $50, we'll advise you as the applicant and request that you pay a deposit. You will be asked whether you want to continue with the request, or whether you wish to narrow the terms of your request to reduce costs.