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Date:
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Dear s22
I refer to our correspondence of 29 September below.
As the department has not received a response from you within the 30 day period, your request
is now considered withdrawn in accordance with section 28(1)(g) of the FOI Act.
If you wish to submit a new FOI request you may do so by contacting the FOI team at
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Kind regards,
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FOI Case Officer
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Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care
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sea and community. We pay our respects to all Elders past and present.
If you receive this email in error, please delete it and contact the sender immediately.
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FOI 25-0092 LD - Document 4
From:
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To:
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Subject:
Your Freedom of Information Request FOI 3959 - Withdrawn [SEC=OFFICIAL]
Date:
Monday, 5 December 2022 9:26:58 AM
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FOI 3959 - Notice of Liability to Pay Charge.pdf
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Dear s22
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I refer to our correspondence of 2 November 2022 attached.
As the department has not received a response from you within the 30 day period and in
accordance with section 29 of the FOI Act and the Freedom of Information (Charges) Regulations
2019 (FOI Regulations), your FOI request 3959 is now considered withdrawn.
If you wish to submit a new FOI request, you may of course do so by contacting the FOI team at
xxx@xxxxxx.xxx.xx.
Kind regards,
s22
FOI Case Officer
Legal Advice and Legislation
Legal and Assurance Division | Corporate Operations Group
Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care
T: 02 6289 1666 | E: xxx@xxxxxx.xxx.xx
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connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to all Elders past and present.
If you receive this email in error, please delete it and contact the sender immediately.
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FOI 25-0092 LD - Document 5
From:
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To:
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Subject:
RE: FOI 4068 - Notice of liability to pay a charge [SEC=OFFICIAL]
Date:
Friday, 23 December 2022 9:52:42 AM
Attachments:
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Dear s22
I refer to the department’s correspondence of 22 November 2022 attaching a Notice of liability
to pay a charge in regards to FOI request 4068.
Within this correspondence, you were advised that if the department does not receive a
response within 30 days of providing the notice, either agreeing or contending to the charges
imposed, your request would be taken to be withdrawn.
As the department has not received a response within the 30 day period, the request is now
deemed withdrawn pursuant to paragraph 29(1)(g) of the Freedom of Information Act 1982
(Cth).
Please do not hesitate to contact us should you wish to discuss further.
Kind regards,
s22
FOI Officer – Freedom of Information Section
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T: 02 6289 1666 | E: xxx@xxxxxx.xxx.xx
GPO Box 9848, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
The Department of Health 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.
If you receive this email in error, please delete it and contact the sender immediately.
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FOI 25-0092 LD - Document 6
From:
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To:
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Subject:
RE: TRIM: Re: FOI request 4116 – refund form [SEC=OFFICIAL]
Date:
Friday, 7 June 2024 9:55:58 AM
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Dear s22
Re FOI 4116 – refund
Unfortunately, the Department of Health and Aged Care is unable to give effect to the
refund without the information requested. If you are able to provide it, please contact us.
However, the department will take no further action at this time.
Please feel free to contact the department should you have any queries.
Yours sincerely
s22
Freedom of Information Section
Legal Advice and Legislation Branch
Legal Division | Corporate Operations Group
Australian Government, Department of Health and Aged Care
T: 02 6289 1666 | E: xxx@xxxxxx.xxx.xx
PO Box 9848, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
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2.  Proof of payment of the deposit paid to the department on 24 January 2023. This could
be a screenshot of the transaction itself or a snippet of the bank statement showing the
transaction.
3.  Confirmation of the bank account details noted on the Customer Refund Form. This
could be a copy or snippet of your bank statement showing your name, and address,
BSB and account number.
If you would like any clarification or wish to discuss, please do not hesitate to contact the FOI
section on the details below.
It would also assist the department if you are able to provide a telephone number.
We look forward to receiving the additional documentation at your earliest convenience.
Kind regards,
s22
FOI Case Officer – Freedom of Information Section
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Legal Advice and Legislation Branch
Legal and Assurance Division
Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care
T: 02 6289 1666 | E: xxx@xxxxxx.xxx.xx
PO Box 9848, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
The Department of Health and Aged Care acknowledges First Nations peoples as the Traditional Owners of
Country throughout Australia, and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our
respects to them and their cultures, and to all Elders both past and present.
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Sent: Friday, May 31, 2024 3:42 PM
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Subject: Re: FOI request 4116 – refund form [SEC=OFFICIAL]
Please see returned form attached.
On Fri, 31 May 2024, 11:19 FOI, <xxx@xxxxxx.xxx.xx> wrote:
Good morning s22
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Re: Freedom of Information request 4116 - refund
In a routine review the Department of Health and Aged Care (the department) has
identified the outstanding matter below. I regret the delay in addressing this.
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We would be grateful if you could return the completed form by Friday, 7 June 2024.
Should you have any queries or wish to discuss, please do not hesitate to contact the FOI
section on the details below.
Once again, the department regrets the delay in following up this matter and any
inconvenience caused.
Kind regards,
s22
FOI Case Officer – Freedom of Information Section
Legal Advice and Legislation Branch
Legal and Assurance Division
Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care
T: 02 6289 1666 | E: xxx@xxxxxx.xxx.xx
PO Box 9848, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
The Department of Health and Aged Care acknowledges First Nations peoples as the Traditional Owners of
Country throughout Australia, and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our
respects to them and their cultures, and to all Elders both past and present.
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From: s22

Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2023 5:50 PM
To: FOI <xxx@xxxxxx.xxx.xx>
Subject: Re: TRIM: FOI request 4116 – refund form - due 8 March 2023 [SEC=OFFICIAL]
REMINDER: Think before you click! This email originated from outside our organisation.
Only click links or open attachments if you recognise the sender and know the content is
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I am interstate at the moment and will do this Monday.
On Thu, 9 Mar 2023, 09:36 FOI, <xxx@xxxxxx.xxx.xx> wrote:
Dear s22
I am following up this request that you complete, sign, and return the attached form, in
order that the Department of Health and Aged Care can process your refund.
Please feel free to contact the Department should you have any queries.
Yours sincerely
s22
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Australian Government, Department of Health and Aged Care
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We would appreciate it if you could return the signed form by Wednesday 8 March 2023.
Yours sincerely
s22
Freedom of Information Section
Legal Advice and Legislation Branch
Legal and Assurance Division | Corporate Operations Group
Australian Government, Department of Health and Aged Care
T: 02 6289 1666 | E: xxx@xxxxxx.xxx.xx
PO Box 9848, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
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 elders past and present.
If you receive this email in error, please delete it and contact the sender immediately.
From: FOI <xxx@xxxxxx.xxx.xx>
Sent: Friday, 10 February 2023 5:08 PM
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Subject: Your FOI request 4116 – Decision on access [SEC=OFFICIAL]
Dear s22
We refer to your FOI request 4116 received on 30 November 2022.
Please find attached a decision on access.
If you have any queries in relation to this decision, please contact the FOI Section on the
details below.
Yours sincerely
s22
Freedom of Information Section
Legal Advice and Legislation Branch
Legal and Assurance Division | Corporate Operations Group
Australian Government, Department of Health and Aged Care
T: 02 6289 1666 | E: xxx@xxxxxx.xxx.xx
PO Box 9848, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
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 elders past and present.
If you receive this email in error, please delete it and contact the sender immediately.
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FOI 25-0092 LD - Document 7

Reference: FOI 4311

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Dear s22
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FOI decision
You have requested access to data that is held in computer systems ordinarily available
to the department. Pursuant to section 17 of the FOI Act, the department has used its
computer  systems  to  produce  12  written  discrete  documents  that  contain  the
information you are seeking to access.
I have also identified nine further documents that are relevant to your request. These
documents were in the possession of the department when your request was received.
I have decided to:
  give access to two documents in full
  give access to information relevant to your request in six documents, deleting
irrelevant information
  give access to seven documents in part, subject to the deletion of irrelevant
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On 2 June 2023, the department notified you of your liability to pay a charge of $271.00.
On 20 June 2023, the department received full payment (receipt #399340610).
Legislative provisions
The FOI Act is available on the Federal Register of Legislation:
www.legislation.gov.au/Series/C2004A02562
The Privacy Act 1988 is available on the Federal Register of Legislation:
www.legislation.gov.au/Series/C2004A03712
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I have set out your review rights at ATACHMENT C.
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FOI 25-0092 LD - Document 8
From:
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Subject:
Re: Your FOI request 4420 – Notice of Liability to Pay a Charge [SEC=OFFICIAL]
Date:
Thursday, 13 July 2023 11:04:25 AM
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Can I confirm that you wish to withdraw your request for FOI 4420?
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On Mon, 10 Jul 2023 at 08:48, FOI <xxx@xxxxxx.xxx.xx> wrote:
Dear s22
I refer to your email below. Please find attached a letter regarding your request to
contest the decision to impose a charge.
If you have any questions please reach out to the FOI hotline below.
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Case Officer – Freedom of Information Section
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Legal and Assurance Division | Corporate Operations Group
Australian Government, Department of Health and Aged Care
T: 02 6289 1666 | E: xxx@xxxxxx.xxx.xx
PO Box 9848, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
The Department of Health and Aged Care acknowledges the traditional owners of country
throughout Australia, and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our
respects to them and their cultures, and to elders both past and present
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Sent: Thursday, 8 June 2023 9:33 AM
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FOI 25-0092 LD - Document 8
I refer to your freedom of information (FOI) request received on 22 March
2023.
Please find attached a Notice of Liability to Pay a Charge.
If you have any queries in relation to this notice, please contact the FOI
Section on the details below.
Kind regards
s22
Freedom of Information Section
Legal & Assurance Division | Corporate Operations Group
Australian Government Department of Health & Aged Care
': (02) 6289 1666 | *: xxx@xxxxxx.xxx.xx
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Freedom of Information Request reference: FOI-4861

Notification of liability to pay charge

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Basis for my preliminary assessment of the charge

I  have  assessed  the  work  we  would  need  to  do  to  process  your  request  and  a
calculation of the breakdown of charges is set out in ATTACHMENT A.


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Your right to contend the charge

Under the FOI Act, you have the right to contend that the charge:
•  has been wrongly assessed, or
•  should be reduced, or
•  should not be imposed.

In deciding whether a charge should be reduced or not imposed, the decision maker
must take into account:
•  whether  payment  of  the  charge,  or  part  of  it,  would  cause  you  financial
hardship
•  whether giving access to the documents is in the general public interest or in
the interest of a substantial section of the public
•  any other relevant matter.

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imposed.

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The time you have to respond and what you need to do

You have 30 days from the date this notice is provided to you to respond. Within those
30 days, you must do one of the following things in writing:
•  agree to pay the charge (this will mean that you will not be entitled to access
the requested documents until the full charge is paid)
•  contend that the charge has been wrongly assessed, or should be reduced or
not imposed and explain your reasons
•  withdraw your request.
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Please send your response to:
xxx@xxxxxx.xxx.xx
or
FOI Unit (MDP 516)
Department of Health and Aged Care
GPO Box 9848
CANBERRA ACT 2601

If you do not provide us with a written response within 30 days, your request will be
taken to have been withdrawn.

The period for processing your request is suspended from the day that you receive this
notice  and  resumes  on  either  the  day  you  pay  the  charge  (in  full  or  the  required
deposit) or the day on which this agency makes a decision not to impose a charge.

Additional information

More information about charges under the FOI Act is available here:
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Receipt No: 1400064878
Date:
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Account No:
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Total ($):
35.00
ABN: 83605426759
Contact Officer:
Collector of Relevant Monies
Contact Number:
(02) 6289 s47E(d)
Contact Fax:
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FOI 25-0092 LD - Document 15

The Hon Anika Wells MP
Minister for Aged Care
Minister for Sport
Member for Lil ey

FOI reference: FOI-5090

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Dear s22

Freedom of Information Request reference: FOI-5090

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Notification of liability to pay charge

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I am writing to advise you of my decision that you are liable to pay a charge in respect of the
processing of your request. I am an officer authorised under section 23(1) of the FOI Act to
make decisions in relation to FOI requests.

Parliament House Canberra ACT 2600
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In accordance with section 29 of the FOI Act and the Freedom of Information (Charges)
Regulations 2019, my preliminary assessment of the charge you are liable to pay is $77.50.

Basis for my preliminary assessment of the charge

I have assessed the work that the Minister’s Office (the MO) would need to do to process your
request. A calculation of the breakdown of charges is set out in ATTACHMENT A.

Your right to contend the charge

Under the FOI Act, you have the right to contend that the charge:
•  has been wrongly assessed, or
•  should be reduced, or
•  should not be imposed.

In deciding whether a charge should be reduced or not imposed, the decision maker must
take into account:
•  whether payment of the charge, or part of it, would cause you financial hardship
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If you chose to pay by cheque or money order, it should be sent to the fol owing address:
FOI Unit (MDP 516)
Department of Health and Aged Care
GPO Box 9848
CANBERRA ACT 2601

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The time you have to respond and what you need to do

You have 30 days from the date this notice is provided to you to respond. Within those
30 days, you must do one of the fol owing things in writing:
•  agree to pay the charge (this will mean that you will not be entitled to access the
requested documents until the full charge is paid)
•  contend that the charge has been wrongly assessed, or should be reduced or not
imposed and explain your reasons
•  withdraw your request.

Please send your response to:
xxx@xxxxxx.xxx.xx
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FOI Unit (MDP 516)
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GPO Box 9848
CANBERRA ACT 2601

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Contacts

If you require clarification of any matters discussed in this letter you can contact the FOI Unit
on (02) 6289 1666 or at: xxx@xxxxxx.xxx.xx

Yours sincerely

s22

s22

Chief of Staff
Office of the Minister for Aged Care and Sport

13 May 2024
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The Hon Mark Butler MP
Minister for Health and Aged Care

FOI reference: FOI-4387

s22
Email:s22

Dear s22

Freedom of Information Request reference: FOI-4387

Notification of liability to pay charge

I refer to your request of 29 April 2023, to the Office of the Minister for Health and Aged Care,
the Hon Mark Butler MP, seeking access under the Freedom of I
under nformation Act 1982 (Cth)
Care
(FOI Act) to:

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Your right to contend the charge

Under the FOI Act, you have the right to contend that the charge:
•  has been wrongly assessed, or
•  should be reduced, or
•  should not be imposed.

In deciding whether a charge should be reduced or not imposed, the decision maker must
take into account:
•  whether payment of the charge, or part of it, would cause you financial hardship
•  whether giving access to the documents is in the general public interest or in the
interest of a substantial section of the public
•  any other relevant matter.
Parliament House Canberra ACT 2600 | xxxxxxxx.xxxxxx@xxxxxx.xxx.xx
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Payment of a deposit

As the charge exceeds $100, a deposit of 25%, or $73.75, will be sought if the charge is imposed.

The deposit is not refundable except in some limited circumstances (for example, if the
decision maker  fails to make a decision on your request within the statutory time limit),
or may be refundable in part if the final charge is less than the deposit paid.

How to make payment

The Department of Health and Aged Care can accept payment on behalf of the MO by credit
card, money order or cheque.

If you wish to pay by credit card, please contact the Department of Health and Aged Care’s
FOI Section at xxx@xxxxxx.xxx.xx indicating that you agree to pay the charge and to be further
advised on the steps to follow to make that payment.

If you chose to pay by cheque or money order, it should be sent to the following address:
FOI Unit (MDP 516)
Department of Health and Aged Care
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GPO Box 9848
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have been withdrawn.

The period for processing your request is suspended from the day that you receive this notice
and resumes on either the day you pay the charge (in full or the required deposit) or the day
on which the decision maker makes a decision not to impose a charge.

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RE: TRIM: FOI request 4387 - Minister for Health and Aged Care - notice of charge [SEC=OFFICIAL]
Date:
Tuesday, 27 June 2023 2:56:26 PM
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Dear s22
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from the Minister for Health and Aged Care on 26 May 2023.
As you have not responded to the correspondence within the 30-day period, your FOI
request is taken to have been withdrawn.
If you have any queries about this, please contact the FOI Section of the Department
Health and Aged Care at xxx@xxxxxx.xxx.xx.
Yours sincerely
s22
Freedom of Information Section
Legal Advice and Legislation Branch
Legal and Assurance Division | Corporate Operations Group
Australian Government, Department of Health and Aged Care
T: 02 6289 1666 | E: xxx@xxxxxx.xxx.xx
PO Box 9848, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
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The Department of Health and Aged Care acknowledges the traditional custodians of Australia and their continued
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PO Box 9848, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
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 elders past and present.
If you receive this email in error, please delete it and contact the sender immediately.
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FOI 25-0092 LD - Document 19

The Hon Mark Butler MP
Minister for Health and Aged Care

FOI reference: FOI-4492

s22

Email: s22

Dear s22

Freedom of Information Request reference: FOI-4492

Notification of liability to pay charge

I refer to your request of 15 June 2023, to the Office of the Minister for Health and
under
Aged Care, the Hon Mark Butler MP, seeking access under the Freedom
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to pay is $155.00.

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I have assessed the work that the Minister’s Office (MO) would need to do to process
your  request  and  a calculation  of  the  breakdown  of  charges  is  set  out  in
ATTACHMENT A.

Your right to contend the charge

Under the FOI Act, you have the right to contend that the charge:
•  has been wrongly assessed, or
•  should be reduced, or
•  should not be imposed.

Parliament House Canberra ACT 2600 | xxxxxxxx.xxxxxx@xxxxxx.xxx.xx
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In deciding whether a charge should be reduced or not imposed, the decision maker
must take into account:
•  whether  payment  of  the  charge,  or  part  of  it,  would  cause  you  financial
hardship
•  whether giving access to the documents is in the general public interest or in
the interest of a substantial section of the public
•  any other relevant matter.

Payment of a deposit

As the charge exceeds $100, a deposit of 25%, or $38.75, will be sought if the charge is
imposed.

The deposit is not refundable except in some limited circumstances (for example, if the
decision  maker  fails  to  make  a  decision  on  your  request  within  the  statutory  time
limit), or may be refundable in part if the final charge is less than the deposit paid.

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•  contend that the charge has been wrongly assessed, or should be reduced or
not imposed and explain your reasons
•  withdraw your request.

Please send your response to:
xxx@xxxxxx.xxx.xx
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FOI Unit (MDP 516)
Department of Health and Aged Care
GPO Box 9848
CANBERRA ACT 2601

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If you do not provide us with a written response within 30 days, your request will be
taken to have been withdrawn.

The period for processing your request is suspended from the day that you receive
this notice and resumes on either the day you pay the charge (in full or the required
deposit) or the day on which the decision maker makes a decision not to impose a
charge.

Additional information

More information about charges under the FOI Act is available here:
•  Office of the Australian Information Commissioner’s website:
www.oaic.gov.au/freedom-of-information/guidance-and-
advice/calculating-and-imposing-charges-for-foi-access-requests/ and
•  The Guidelines issued by the Australian Information Commissioner under
s 93A of the FOI Act: www.oaic.gov.au/freedom-of-information/foi-
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FOI 25-0092 LD - Document 20
Receipt No: 1400063635
Date:
14.07.2023
Account No:
CO-9001
Total ($):
155.00
ABN: 83605426759
Contact Officer:
Collector of Relevant Monies
Contact Number:
(02) 6289 s47E(d)
Contact Fax:
(02) 6289 s47E(d)
Contact Email:
s47E(d) @health.gov.au
RECEIPT
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Dear Sir/Madam
Thank you for your payment detailed below.
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Document No. Date
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