In accordance with the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (GIPAA), Port Authority of New South Wales keeps a record of all information that it releases in response to an Access Application. The Disclosure Log outlines Access Applications where access has been granted to some or all of the information requested and that information may be of interest to other members of the public.

Reference Number	Date Released	Decision	Description	Public Interest	Access
C23/383	11/10/2023	Access granted in part	Records in relation to the Portland Bay 4-6 July	Yes	By request
C23/841	24/11/2023	Access granted in full	Planning Approvals related to the Cruise Bar, OPT	Yes	By request
C24/19	13/02/2024	Access granted in full	Ship Movements in Newcastle for 26/11/23	Yes	By request
C24/23	28/02/2024	Access granted in full	Passenger Count for Ports 2019-2024	Yes	By request
C24/210	21/05/2024	Access granted in full	Incident records for Noakes Floating Dry Dock	Yes	By request
C24/264	3/07/2024	Access granted in full	Foreshore Rd Boat Ramp Expansion	Yes	By request

"Open Access" Information - Mandatory Release information not made publicly available

As required by GIPAA s6(5), Port Authority must keep and publish a record of any 'open access' information (if any) that it does not make publicly available on the basis of an overriding public interest against disclosure.

A list of these documents or sections of documents and the consideration/s against public disclosure is provided below.

Type of Information	Reason for not making publicly available
Port Authority of New South Wales’ Leasing Policy	Prejudice the exercise of Port Authority of New South Wales’ functions, Competitive neutrality.
Leases and Licences made by Port Authority as Landlord	Prejudice the exercise of Port Authority of New South Wales’ functions, Competitive neutrality.
Licences identifying location of navigation and other operational equipment.	Prejudice the exercise of Port Authority of New South Wales’ functions, Increase the likelihood of, or prejudice the prevention of, preparedness against, response to, or recovery from, a public emergency (including any natural disaster, major accident, civil disturbance or act of terrorism) Endanger, or prejudice any system or procedure for protecting, the life, health or safety of any person, Endanger the security of, or prejudice any system or procedure for protecting, any place, property or vehicle.
IT System-related Contracts	Prejudice the exercise of Port Authority of New South Wales’ functions, Increase the likelihood of, or prejudice the prevention of, preparedness against, response to, or recovery from, a public emergency (including any natural disaster, major accident, civil disturbance or act of terrorism).
Copy of Security Services Contract as required by s31	Prejudice the exercise of Port Authority of New South Wales’ functions, Increase the likelihood of, or prejudice the prevention of, preparedness against, response to, or recovery from, a public emergency (including any natural disaster, major accident, civil disturbance or act of terrorism). Maritime Transport Security and Offshore Facilities Act 2003