How to request data
You can request data and information that is not already published on this website via the form or other methods below.
Request for liquor data form
Freedom of Information requests
You may request access to our documents, including official records, application files, memorandum and reports.
You have a right to requests documents about:
- your personal affairs including amending or removing incorrect or misleading information about you that we may hold.
- Liquor Control Victoria's activities.
How to make a Freedom of Information request
There are two options to request information:
- write to our Freedom of Information Officer, GPO Box 1988, Melbourne, Vic 3001, and enclose payment of $30.10, or
- lodge online through the Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner.
Make sure you clearly describe the documents you are requesting access to.
You can make a request yourself, or authorise someone to make a request on your behalf. You must give them written authorisation if seeking access to your personal information.
How long it takes
We are required to complete requests within 30 days from the date received.
We will contact you if:
- we are unable to process your request within 30 days
- there are any documents we are not providing
- the fee is not paid
- we need to transfer your request to another agency or department.
Once we decide, we will write to you and explain reasons for releasing any documents under the Act.
For more, read our information statements.
Fees
There may be additional fees to process your request. Read more about fees from the Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner. We’ll let you know before processing any additional fees.
If you are suffering financial hardship, you may request we waive the application fee.
Unhappy with our decision
If you are unhappy with our decision or how we handled your request, please contact the Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner.
Suggest a dataset
You can suggest a dataset at data.vic.gov.au
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