GIPA Act - Request access to information To access NSW government information you'll need to submit a request to the relevant department. On this page NSW Government GIPA applications Use the Directory of GIPA Contacts for further information about how to lodge a GIPA application with the relevant department. GIPA contact numbers Department Phone Cabinet Office (02) 9228 5871 Communities and Justice & Family and Community Services (FACS) (02) 9716 2662 Customer Service (02) 9219 3700 Education (02) 7814 3525 Health (02) 9391 9000 NSW Police (02) 8835 6888 Planning and Environment (02) 9860 1440 Premier's Department (02) 9228 5871 Sydney Water 02 8849 6834 Transport for NSW (02) 9549 9904 Option 4 Local council GIPA applications If you want to lodge a GIPA application with a local council, you will need to contact the relevant local council directly.