PROTECTED Legal Privilege
Level 6, 452 Flinders Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
GPO Box 5343, Melbourne VIC 3001
T (03) 9619 5900
F (03) 9619 5000
vline.com.au
11 November 2024
Mr Conner Brown
By email only: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx
Dear Conner,
Your freedom of information request is valid and being processed
I refer to your request under the
Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic) (FOI Act) which we
received on 3 November 2024.
You requested access to:
-
Any internal communications (emails, memos, reports) between V/Line staff or between
V/Line and PTV regarding overcrowding issues on V/Line services.
-
Reports, studies, or analyses conducted by or for V/Line addressing the causes, frequency,
and impact of overcrowding on passenger services.
-
Plans, strategies, or actions taken or proposed to manage or alleviate overcrowding during
this period. Any communications with government agencies, including briefings or updates,
concerning overcrowding on V/Line services.
Valid request
We have now received the application fee on 8 November 2024 and is now valid.
Your request is valid, and we are processing it. We have 30 days from the date we receive
your valid request to provide you with a decision. As such, the due date for us to make a
decision on your request is 8 December 2024.
Extension of time
We may need to extend the due date if we need to consult with third parties. Consultation is
required if the document(s) you requested contain(s) information relating to third parties. If
we extend the time, we will notify you and advise you of why it has been extended and by
how long.
We may also request your agreement for an extension of time, if we are unable to provide
you with a decision on time.
If you have any questions about this letter, please contact us by email at xxx@xxxxx.xxx.xx.
Yours sincerely
Ashley Peter-Budge
Lawyer
V/Line Corporation, Level 6, 452 Flinders Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000, GPO Box 5343, Melbourne VIC 3001
T (03) 9619 5900 F (03) 9619 5000 vline.com.au ABN 91 273 289 190
PROTECTED Legal Privilege
