Our reference: FOI 23/24-1189
GPO Box 700
Canberra ACT 2601
1800 800 110
27 June 2024
ndis.gov.au
Emily Lacey
Right to Know
By email: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx Dear Emily Lacey
Freedom of Information request — Notification of Decision
Thank you for your correspondence of 4 May 2024, in which you requested access to
documents held by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA), under the
Freedom of
Information Act 1982 (FOI Act).
The purpose of this letter is to provide you with a decision on your request.
Scope of your request
You have requested access to the following documents:
“The Technical Advisory Branch compiles research on particular topics. I am requesting
a complete list of all TAB “research” document titles. Known examples include:
–– “Research - Ehlers Danlos Syndrome” (released under FOI 21/22-1232)
–– “Research - Orthostatic Hypotension Causing Syncope and Hemiplegic Migraines”
(released under FOI 23/24-0467)
–– “Research Request - Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome” (released under
FOI 23/24-0467)
–– “Research Paper - Myalgic encephalomyelitis / Chronic fatigue syndrome” (released
under FOI 23/24-1015)”
Extension of time
On 3 June 2024, you agreed to a 30-day extension of time under section 15AA of the FOI
Act, making 3 July 2024 the new date to provide you with a decision on access.
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Decision on access to documents
I am authorised to make decisions under section 23(1) of the FOI Act. My decision on your
request and the reasons for my decision are set out below.
Section 17(1)(c) of the FOI Act provides that an agency can produce a written document
containing the requested information, by the use of a computer or other equipment that is
ordinarily available for retrieving or collating stored information. We have been able to
produce a document containing some of the information you requested. I have, therefore,
treated your request as if it were a request for access to this document in accordance with
section 17(1)(c) of the FOI Act
I have created 1 document addressing the scope of your request and decided to provide
access in full.
The document was collated consulting with relevant NDIA staff who could be expected to be
able to identify documents within the scope of the request.
In reaching my decision, I took the following into account:
• your correspondence outlining the scope of your request
• the nature and content of the documents falling within the scope of your request
• the FOI Act
• the FOI Guidelines published under section 93A of the FOI Act
• consultation with relevant NDIA staff
Release of documents
The document for release, as referred to in the Schedule of Documents at
Attachment A, is
enclosed.
Rights of review
Your rights to seek a review of my decision, or lodge a complaint, are set out at
Attachment B.
Should you have any enquiries concerning this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me
by email
at xxx@xxxx.xxx.xx.
Yours sincerely
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Cooper (CHH647)
Senior Freedom of Information Officer Complaints Management & FOI Branch
General Counsel Division
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Attachment A
Schedule of Documents for FOI 23/24-1189
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Access Decision
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FOI S17 Document –
FULL ACCESS
Document
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1-7
Research Document
created under
Titles
section 17 of the
FOI Act
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