Official Information Act 1982

3: Act to bind the Crown

You could also call this:

"The government must follow this law too"

This Act applies to the government, which is also known as the Crown. You need to know that the Crown includes all government departments and agencies. The Act's rules apply to the Crown in the same way they apply to other people and organisations.

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This page was last updated on 24 May 2025

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2: Interpretation, or

"What special words mean in the Official Information Act 1982"

4: Purposes, or

"This law helps you get information to have a say and hold others accountable."

3Act to bind the Crown

This Act shall bind the Crown.