The Right to Information Act 2009 came into effect on 1 July 2010. Its purpose was to improve democracy in Tasmania by providing easier access to information held by the government. Unlike the Personal Information Protection Act, which provides access to personal information, the Right to Information Act deals with the broader activities of government….
The 2011 Disability Services Act protects the rights of people with disabilities, and provides for the funding and monitoring of services to them. It prevents their restriction except as a last resort. The Disability Services Act followed a motion brought before the House of Assembly in October 2008, by the Deputy-Premier, Lara Giddings. It followed…
The Archives Act, passed in 1983, regulates government record keeping and public access to records held by the Tasmanian Archive and Heritage Office (TAHO). The Archives Act provides for a state archives and the appointment of a State Archivist. The Act requires state and local governments to keep ‘proper’ records and to maintain control over…
The Register of Children Admitted, dated from 1947 to 1966, provides basis information about children admitted to the Mothercraft Home. Access Conditions Open
The Patients’ Records Giving Personal Details and Details of Treatment date between 1964 and 1969. Access Conditions Open
The Record of Personal Details of Children Admitted provides information about children admitted to the Mothercraft Home between 1951 and 1963. The Record is missing between 1 December 1956 and 1 December 1961. Access Conditions Open
The Alphabetical Admission Register-Maternity, created by the Royal Hobart Hospital or its Obstetric Division at Gore Street, is dated from 1955 to 1980. It includes the mother’s name, address, and date of first admission. Access Conditions Closed D75 years D75 means these records are closed to the general public for 75 years from the date…
The Maternity Patient Records, created by the Royal Hobart Hospitals’ Obstetric Division at Gore Street, date from 1955 to 1980. They contain the mother’s name, age, address, next of kin, date of admission, doctor, and details of the delivery. Access Conditions Closed D75 years D75 means these records are closed to the general public for…
The Daily Record of Instructions and Orders Relating to Medication, Treatment, Admission and Discharge of Patients dates from 1968 to 1969. Access Conditions Open
Please contact the Information Coordination and Strategy Unit, Department of Health Address: GPO Box 125, Hobart TAS 7001 Email: pipapplications@health.tas.gov.au Website: https://www.health.tas.gov.au/patients/your-rights-and-responsibilities/personal-information-and-medical-records
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