Exercising discretion in administrative decision making

This guideline outlines considerations of decision makers when using their discretion when making decisions.

Giving reasons for decision

When making a decision that affect an individual, organisations should provide reasons for the decision. This guideline explains why and how to provide reasons for decisions.

Good recordkeeping guidelines

Records tell us what, where and when something was done and why a decision was made. This guideline explains how to create and retain good records in administrative decision making.

Integrity in Decision Making

The Integrity in Decision Making Framework and supporting information sheets and checklists were developed in collaboration with:

• Ombudsman Western Australia
• Public Sector Commission
• Corruption and Crime Commission
• Office of the Information Commissioner

The Framework includes the following documents:

• Summary information sheet
• Power information sheet
• Principles information sheet
• Process information sheet
• Proportional Outcomes information sheet
• Checklist for Public Authorities
• Checklist for Decision Makers