Our reference: FOI 23/24-1338
GPO Box 700
Canberra ACT 2601
1800 800 110
19 August 2024
ndis.gov.au
Ghyas Alam
By email: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx
Dear Ghyas Alam
Freedom of Information request - Notification of Decision
Thank you for your correspondence of 5 June 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 notify you of my decision on your application.
Scope of your request
You have requested access to the fol owing documents:
“I am writing to request information regarding the number of people with disabilities who
have applied for APS positions through the Recruitability Scheme, as well as their
success rates in securing employment within NDIA.
The information requested would greatly assist in understanding the effectiveness of
current diversity initiatives taken by the Federal Government. Kindly refer to the
legislative framework governing the Recruitability Scheme, specifical y under section 28
of the Australian Public Service Commissioner's Directions 2016, which has been
amended and in force since 25 July 2019.
Please include details such as the total number of applicants with disabilities, the number
of successful applicants offered positions, and any relevant demographic breakdowns or
trends observed within the Agency. Additionally, if there are any existing reports or
publications on this topic, I would be grateful to receive them alongside the requested
data.”
Extension of time
On 4 July 2024, you agreed to a 30-day extension of time under section 15AA of the FOI
Act, making 5 August 2024 the new date to provide you with a decision on access.
Expiration of time
As we were not able to complete your application by the legislated due date of 5 August
2024, your application is regarded as a deemed refusal under section 15AC of the FOI Act. I
have continued processing your request and advise that although you no longer have
internal review rights on my decision, you stil retain your external review rights. These are
set out in
Attachment B to this letter.
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Search efforts
Searches for documents were conducted by the People, Culture and Wellbeing Division and
one document responsive to your application was created as per s17(1)(c) of the FOI Act.
Decision on access to documents
I have decided to grant full access to one document.
I made this decision as an authorised FOI decision maker under section 23(1) of the FOI Act.
Release of documents
The document for release, as referred to in the Schedule of Documents at
Attachment A, is
attached.
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
Patrick
Senior Freedom of Information Officer
Government, Risk & Legal – Complaints Management and FOI
General Counsel Division
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Attachment A
Schedule of Documents for FOI 23/24-1338
Document
Page
Description
Access Decision
Comments
number
number
1
1
Data relating to RecruitAbility
FULL ACCESS
applications, interviews and offers
Date: July 2020 – May 2024
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Attachment B
Your review rights
As this matter was a deemed refusal, internal review of this decision is not an option.
However, if you have concern with any aspect of this decision, please contact the NDIA FOI
team by email
xxx@xxxx.xxx.xx or by post:
Freedom of Information Section
Complaints Management & FOI Branch
General Counsel Division
National Disability Insurance Agency
GPO Box 700
CANBERRA ACT 2601
Review by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner
The FOI Act gives you the right to apply to the Office of the Australian Information
Commissioner (OAIC) to seek a review of this decision.
If you wish to have the decision reviewed by the OAIC, you may apply for the review, in
writing, or by using the online merits review form available on the OAIC’s website at
www.oaic.gov.au, within 60 days of receipt of this letter.
Applications for review can be lodged with the OAIC in the following ways:
Online:
www.oaic.gov.au
Post:
GPO Box 5218, Sydney NSW 2001
Email:
xxxxxxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx
Phone:
1300 363 992 (local cal charge)
Complaints to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner or the
Commonwealth Ombudsman
You may complain to either the Commonwealth Ombudsman or the OAIC about actions
taken by the NDIA in relation to your request. The Ombudsman wil consult with the OAIC
before investigating a complaint about the handling of an FOI request.
Your complaint to the OAIC can be directed to the contact details identified above. Your
complaint to the Ombudsman can be directed to:
Phone: 1300 362 072 (local cal charge)
Email:
xxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx
Your complaint should be in writing and should set out the grounds on which it is considered
that the actions taken in relation to the request should be investigated.
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