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Please contact the <a href="https://www.rti.qld.gov.au/right-to-information-act/rti-ip-agency-contacts">relevant agency</a> to find out their preferred payment method.</p><p>There is no application fee for making an IP application, however you will need to give the agency evidence of your identity (e.g. a certified copy of your driver licence).</p><p>The agency you are seeking access from may not be able to give you access to all the documents you request, as some documents are exempt from release or contrary to the public interest to release. If an agency refuses access to the documents you’ve asked for, you may be able to review its decision. 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