From:
TGA FOI
To:
s22
Cc:
TGA FOI
Subject:
FOI 5351 - Decision on waiver of charges [SEC=OFFICIAL]
Date:
Thursday, 3 October 2024 4:27:39 PM
Attachments:
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Dear s22
I refer to previous correspondence regarding your FOI request, and I can advise that the TGA is
continuing to process your request.
As an update, I write to advise you that the Decision Maker has decided not to impose any
charges for the processing of your request.
Accordingly, as you have paid the deposit of $172.10, the TGA will refund the deposit paid to the
original payment method.
Request for extension
As previously advised in our email dated 20 September 2024 (see
attached), as your request
relates to the personal, professional, business, commercial or financial affairs of third parties,
pursuant to section 27 and 27A of the FOI Act, the TGA is required to consult with the affected
third parties and provide them an opportunity to make submissions regarding the release of the
documents.
In accordance with the above, the TGA is currently preparing to consult with the several relevant
third parties. As part of the decision-making process, TGA decision-makers carefully consider the
submissions made by third parties regarding release of documents, with the aim of making
impartial and well-informed decisions that balance the competing interests of applicants and
third parties. In this way we hope to negate the need for either applicants or third parties to seek
review of our decisions, as this results in further delays to the eventual release of documents.
Unfortunately, the time required to thoroughly undertake these processes can occasionally
exceed the allotted time available under the FOI Act. With this in mind, the TGA would be
very grateful for your consideration of granting a short extension of time under section
15AA of
15 days for the processing of your request. A decision would subsequently be
due on or before
7 November 2024.
We would greatly appreciate your response by
1pm tomorrow, Friday 4 October 2024.
Thank you for your patience in this matter and for your further consideration of our request.
Should you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the FOI team.
Kind regards
s22
Freedom of Information
s22
Therapeutic Goods Administration
Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care
T: 02 6289 4630 | E: xxxxxx@xxxxxx.xxx.xx
PO Box 100, Woden ACT 2606, Australia
Web: www.tga.gov.au
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From: s22
Sent: Friday, September 20, 2024 1:06 PM
To: TGA FOI <xxxxxx@xxxxxx.xxx.xx>
Subject: RE: FOI 5351 - Notice of Estimate of Charges [SEC=OFFICIAL]
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Dear s22
Please find attached correspondence in reply.
With kind regards,
s22
From: TGA FOI <xxxxxx@xxxxxx.xxx.xx>
Sent: Friday, September 13, 2024 4:15 PM
To: s22
Cc: TGA FOI <xxxxxx@xxxxxx.xxx.xx>
Subject: FOI 5351 - Notice of Estimate of Charges [SEC=OFFICIAL]
Dear s22
Please find attached correspondence in relation to your Freedom of Information request.
We note in your email of 19 August 2024, you sought a full waiver of any fees associated
with the processing of your FOI request. Pursuant to section 29(1)(f) of the FOI Act, you
have 30 days after the issuing of this notice to seek a waiver of charges. If you still intend
to seek a full waiver of the charges, please confirm in writing and provide any additional
information you wish the TGA to consider in support of your claim.
Consultation
As your request relates to the personal, professional, business, commercial or financial
affairs of third parties, pursuant to section 27 and 27A of the FOI Act, the TGA is required
to consult with the affected third parties and provide them an opportunity to make
submissions regarding the release of the documents.
Accordingly, under section 15(6) of the FOI Act, and upon payment of a deposit, the
timeframe for processing your request will be extended by 30 days to allow the
consultation process to be conducted.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the FOI Team.
Kind regards
s22
Freedom of Information
s22
Therapeutic Goods Administration
Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care
T: 02 6289 4630 | E:
xxxxxx@xxxxxx.xxx.xx
PO Box 100, Woden ACT 2606, Australia
Web: www.tga.gov.au
Important: This transmission is intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain confidential or
legally privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that any use or
dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you receive this transmission in error please notify
the author immediately and delete all copies of this transmission.
The Department of Health and Aged Care acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Australia and their
continued connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to all Elders past and present.
"Important: This transmission is intended only for the use of the addressee and may
contain confidential or legally privileged information. If you are not the intended
recipient, you are notified that any use or dissemination of this communication is strictly
prohibited. If you receive this transmission in error please notify the author immediately
and delete all copies of this transmission."
