2013/00003286 On-line access to data/information systems to authorised AFP persons
Henare Degan made this Freedom of Information request to Australian Federal Police
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Dear Australian Federal Police,
I kindly request a copy of the following senate file listed in
Harradine:
2013/00003286 MOU BETWEEN **** AND AFP IN RELATION TO THE GRANTING OF ON-LINE ACCESS TO DATA/INFORMATION SYSTEMS TO AUTHORISED AFP PERSONS
Please treat this as a request for administrative access. If for
some reason the request cannot be dealt with in this way, please
treat it as a formal application under the Freedom of Information
Act.
Yours faithfully,
Henare Degan
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Dear FOI,
Thank you for your email. I'm happy to consent to a 15 day extension.
Yours sincerely,
Henare Degan
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Dear FOI,
The time limit for responding to my request expired several days ago. Please provide the document requested.
Thanks,
Henare
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Our ref: CRM2014/257
Dear Mr Degan,
Your Freedom of Information Request to the Australian Federal Police
I refer to your request of 29 December 2013, in which you seek access to
documents under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (the Act).
Unfortunately this office was unable to make a decision on your request
within the statutory timeframe. This delay is due to a significant
increase in FOI applications received by the AFP over the past several
months. Accordingly, pursuant to section 15AC of the Act, a request will
be made to the Information Commissioner for a further extension to the
statutory timeframe. You will be notified of a decision in respect of our
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We apologise for the delay in finalising your request, however, please be
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From: Henare Degan [mailto:[FOI #501 email]]
Sent: Friday, 14 March 2014 10:58 AM
To: FOI
Subject: Re: Advice regarding Consult Delay relating to your FOI Request
CRM 2014/257 [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]
Dear FOI,
The time limit for responding to my request expired several days ago.
Please provide the document requested.
Thanks,
Henare
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Henare Degan left an annotation ()
Thanks for those links Alex. What do you mean, "prevent you being able to apply for IC review"?
I really didn't think it would be that hard to get this document - it seems like a simple request and the file was even listed in the Harradine Report :(
Brian left an annotation ()
There seems to be something going on with FOI at the AFP at the moment.
Even looking on this website, extensions are requested - it seems - by default.
If they do respond on time, it's right on deadline (for example, your FinFisher FOI request).
It's possible the AFP is under-resourced. The OAIC says in 2012-13, FOI requests increased by 23.4%. They are number 6 across all Departments/agencies for the number of requests.
That said, it may be because they reject so many of the requests. In the same period, the top 20 agencies release in full average was 60% of request. The AFP grant in full only 8.4%. They refuse in full 30%, the top 20 average is 8.7. And for granting in part, the top 20 average is 31.3%. The AFP is way higher at 61.6%.
(Source: OAIC Annual Report http://www.oaic.gov.au/images/documents/...)
So you could argue if they spend more time being open and meeting the spirit of the FoI Act, they'd get though the workload quicker.
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Our ref: CRM2014/257
Dear Mr Degan,
Apologies for not responding to your email sooner. I can confirm your FOI
request is still being processed by this team. The AFP has sought an
extension pursuant to s15AC of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 from
the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC). The AFP will
notify you as soon as a response has been received from the OAIC.
Unfortunately, there have been significant delays in the consultation
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Thank you for your patience and should you wish to discuss this matter
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-----Original Message-----
From: Henare Degan [mailto:[FOI #501 email]]
Sent: Saturday, 12 April 2014 4:17 PM
To: FOI
Subject: Re: Your Freedom of Information Request - AFP Ref CRM2014/257
[SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]
Dear FOI,
What is the status of my FOI request?
Yours sincerely,
Henare Degan
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Our ref: CRM2014/257
Dear Mr Degan,
Your Freedom of Information Request to the Australian Federal Police
I refer to your request of 29 December 2013, in which you seek access to
documents under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (the Act).
Unfortunately this office was unable to make a decision on your request
within the statutory timeframe. This delay is due to a significant
increase in FOI applications received by the AFP over the past several
months. Accordingly, pursuant to section 15AC of the Act, a request will
be made to the Information Commissioner for a further extension to the
statutory timeframe. You will be notified of a decision in respect of our
request for additional time in due course.
We apologise for the delay in finalising your request, however, please be
assured that we are endeavouring to complete the request as soon as
possible.
Kind Regards,
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Alex Sadleir left an annotation ()
Continuing on from my previous annotation, s15AC extension is a last ditch effort avoid an IC review by imposing a time period and specific conditions on an agency http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/cth/c...
Presumably if nobody from OAIC has contacted you and there was no extension reference number in the most recent email, the application for an extension has not been received by OAIC, all time limits have expired and you currently have standing for IC review. What would happen if your application for review is received before the application for an extension is left as an exercise for the reader ;)
On the bright side, "An FOI charge cannot be imposed after a deemed refusal decision, even if an extension is granted by the OAIC under ss 15AC, 54D or 51DA." http://www.oaic.gov.au/freedom-of-inform...
Our ref: RQ14/00811
AFP ref: CRM2014/257
Dear Henare,
Extension of time request from the Australian Federal Police
On 22 April 2014 the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner
received a request from the Australian Federal Police (AFP) for an
extension of time, to process your freedom of information request.
The AFP has applied for an extension of time under s 15AC of the Freedom
of Information Act 1982 (Cth) because it has been unable to finalise your
request within the initial decision period.
The AFP has advised, in summary, that its reasons for requesting further
time are the large number of documents falling within the scope of your
request; temporary workload/staffing pressures within the AFP FOI team;
and the need for the AFP to consult with the other party to the relevant
MOU. The AFP has been unable to receive a timely responses to its requests
for advice from that other party.
The AFP has requested an extension to 9 June 2014 to finalise this
request. Given the length of the extension requested, before making a
decision we would like to offer you the opportunity to provide comment on
this extension request if you would like to do so.
Please respond to this email by close of business 28 April 2014. If we do
not hear from you by this date, it is likely that we will proceed to make
a decision without your input. When we have finalised this request, you
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Further information about extension of time requests can be found on our
website within FOI Fact Sheet 16 - Extensions of time.
Yours sincerely,
A Boag
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Ben Fairless left an annotation ()
The last email from the OAIC has been moved from this request: https://www.righttoknow.org.au/request/m...
It goes without saying that it might be a good idea to email OAIC and inform them of the correct email address for this request ;)
Cheers
Dear A Boag,
Thanks for the opportunity to provide comment on this extension request.
In the almost four months since I made this request I've found the repeated delays baffling and the communication from the agency confusing. Since I was requesting a file listed in the Harradine Report I thought this would be a simple request that would be promptly fulfilled.
The agency first asked me to consent to a delay because of delays in the "relevant AFP line areas". I agreed to this extension.
Then they delayed it again because they needed to consult with other authorities.
Then after breaching that timeframe they claimed they had a significant increase in the number of FOI requests they had received.
Now they seem to have added two new reasons for delaying my request:
* That they have been unable to get a timely response from the other parties they were consulting with. If this is so, why wasn't it mentioned earlier?
* That there's a large number of documents falling within the scope of my request. This one made me smile because I requested a single item from the Harradine Report. How can there be so many documents? Why is this only mentioned at this very late stage and why only to the OAIC and not me earlier?
Given all of this, it's very hard not to feel like I'm being given the run around. The agency has had more than enough time and should release the document requested.
Thanks for your help in this matter.
Yours sincerely,
Henare Degan
Dear Henare,
Thanks for your email. Please see attached for your information, my
decision on the AFP’s request for an extension.
I have provided further time to the AFP to finalise your request, but for
a lesser period than requested.
The AFP’s response to your request is now due on 23 May 2014.
Our reference number for this extension is RQ14/00811.
Regards,
Annan Boag
Assistant Director, FOI Dispute Resolution
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Dear Annan,
Thank you for taking my response into account and for your prompt and clear decision on this request.
Yours sincerely,
Henare Degan
Dear FOI,
The time limit for responding to my request once again expired over two weeks ago. What's happening with my request?
Yours sincerely,
Henare Degan
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Dear Annan,
The new deadline you provided for my FOI request has long ago past and the agency is now ignoring my emails asking for an update. Are you able to help me?
Many thanks,
Henare Degan
Dear Henare,
If an agency fails to meet the processing deadline for an FOI request it is deemed to have refused that request, per s 15AC of the FOI Act.
If this occurs you can lodge an application for review of the deemed refusal decision (via http://www.oaic.gov.au/freedom-of-inform...). If you do so the OAIC would then have jurisdiction to conduct a review in relation to the FOI request, and would be able to assist.
Regards,
Annan Boag
Assistant Director, FOI Dispute Resolution
Office of the Australian Information Commissioner
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From: Henare Degan [mailto:[FOI #501 email]]
Sent: Thursday, 19 June 2014 9:16 AM
To: Annan Boag
Subject: Re: Decision on extension of time request [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]
Dear Annan,
The new deadline you provided for my FOI request has long ago past and the agency is now ignoring my emails asking for an update. Are you able to help me?
Many thanks,
Henare Degan
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Dear Henare,
Thanks for your email. Please see attached for your information, my
decision on the AFP’s request for an extension.
I have provided further time to the AFP to finalise your request, but for
a lesser period than requested.
The AFP’s response to your request is now due on 23 May 2014.
Our reference number for this extension is RQ14/00811.
Regards,
Annan Boag
Assistant Director, FOI Dispute Resolution
Office of the Australian Information Commissioner
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Dear Annan,
Thank you so much for such a quick and helpful response. I wish the agency had just told me that to start with!
I'll look into requesting a review.
Thanks again,
Henare Degan
Henare Degan left an annotation ()
I've requested a review by emailing the OAIC their review request form.
Henare Degan left an annotation ()
I got the following acknowledgement from the OAIC.
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Our reference: MR14/00253
Agency reference: CRM2014/257
Mr Henare Degan
[My Address]
By email
Dear Mr Degan
Your application for IC review under FOI Act
Thank you for your request for Information Commissioner review of a deemed decision of the Australian Federal Police under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (the FOI Act).
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) is currently considering your IC review application.
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Our ref: CRM2014/257
Dear Mr Degan,
I refer to your Freedom of Information request reference CRM2014/257.
Please find attached the AFP’s decision and schedule of documents in
respect of that request. Due to size, the documents will be forwarded to
you in five parts in separate emails.
Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Kind Regards.
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Dear Mr Degan,
As per our previous email, please find attached Part 1 of 5 of the
documents.
Regards,
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From: Brunetti, Sophie On Behalf Of FOI
Sent: Friday, 11 July 2014 8:03 AM
To: '[FOI #501 email]'
Cc: FOI
Subject: Your Freedom of Information Request 2014/257 [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]
UNCLASSIFIED
Our ref: CRM2014/257
Dear Mr Degan,
I refer to your Freedom of Information request reference CRM2014/257.
Please find attached the AFP’s decision and schedule of documents in
respect of that request. Due to size, the documents will be forwarded to
you in five parts in separate emails.
Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Kind Regards.
ON BEHALF OF COORDINATOR
INFO ACCESS, GOV'T RELATIONS
POLICY & GOVERNANCE
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Tel +61(0) 2 61316131
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From: Brunetti, Sophie On Behalf Of FOI
Sent: Friday, 11 July 2014 8:05 AM
To: [FOI #501 email]
Cc: FOI
Subject: Part 1 - Your Freedom of Information Request 2014/257
[SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]
UNCLASSIFIED
Our ref: CRM 2014/257
Dear Mr Degan,
As per our previous email, please find attached Part 1 of 5 of the
documents.
Regards,
ON BEHALF OF COORDINATOR
INFO ACCESS, GOV'T RELATIONS
POLICY & GOVERNANCE
[3]cid:image004.jpg@01CF9CDE.DBCD4790
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[4]www.afp.gov.au
UNCLASSIFIED
From: Brunetti, Sophie On Behalf Of FOI
Sent: Friday, 11 July 2014 8:03 AM
To: '[FOI #501 email]'
Cc: FOI
Subject: Your Freedom of Information Request 2014/257 [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]
UNCLASSIFIED
Our ref: CRM2014/257
Dear Mr Degan,
I refer to your Freedom of Information request reference CRM2014/257.
Please find attached the AFP’s decision and schedule of documents in
respect of that request. Due to size, the documents will be forwarded to
you in five parts in separate emails.
Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Kind Regards.
ON BEHALF OF COORDINATOR
INFO ACCESS, GOV'T RELATIONS
POLICY & GOVERNANCE
[5]cid:image002.jpg@01CF9CDE.8DC367A0
Tel +61(0) 2 61316131
[6]www.afp.gov.au
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Part 3 of 5 attached.
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UNCLASSIFIED
From: Brunetti, Sophie On Behalf Of FOI
Sent: Friday, 11 July 2014 8:07 AM
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Cc: FOI
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[SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]
UNCLASSIFIED
Part 2 of 5 attached.
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UNCLASSIFIED
From: Brunetti, Sophie On Behalf Of FOI
Sent: Friday, 11 July 2014 8:05 AM
To: [5][FOI #501 email]
Cc: FOI
Subject: Part 1 - Your Freedom of Information Request 2014/257
[SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]
UNCLASSIFIED
Our ref: CRM 2014/257
Dear Mr Degan,
As per our previous email, please find attached Part 1 of 5 of the
documents.
Regards,
ON BEHALF OF COORDINATOR
INFO ACCESS, GOV'T RELATIONS
POLICY & GOVERNANCE
[6]cid:image004.jpg@01CF9CDE.DBCD4790
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[7]www.afp.gov.au
UNCLASSIFIED
From: Brunetti, Sophie On Behalf Of FOI
Sent: Friday, 11 July 2014 8:03 AM
To: '[FOI #501 email]'
Cc: FOI
Subject: Your Freedom of Information Request 2014/257 [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]
UNCLASSIFIED
Our ref: CRM2014/257
Dear Mr Degan,
I refer to your Freedom of Information request reference CRM2014/257.
Please find attached the AFP’s decision and schedule of documents in
respect of that request. Due to size, the documents will be forwarded to
you in five parts in separate emails.
Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Kind Regards.
ON BEHALF OF COORDINATOR
INFO ACCESS, GOV'T RELATIONS
POLICY & GOVERNANCE
[8]cid:image002.jpg@01CF9CDE.8DC367A0
Tel +61(0) 2 61316131
[9]www.afp.gov.au
UNCLASSIFIED
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UNCLASSIFIED
From: Brunetti, Sophie On Behalf Of FOI
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[SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]
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UNCLASSIFIED
From: Brunetti, Sophie On Behalf Of FOI
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To: [5][FOI #501 email]
Cc: FOI
Subject: Part 2 - Your Freedom of Information Request 2014/257
[SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]
UNCLASSIFIED
Part 2 of 5 attached.
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UNCLASSIFIED
From: Brunetti, Sophie On Behalf Of FOI
Sent: Friday, 11 July 2014 8:05 AM
To: [8][FOI #501 email]
Cc: FOI
Subject: Part 1 - Your Freedom of Information Request 2014/257
[SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]
UNCLASSIFIED
Our ref: CRM 2014/257
Dear Mr Degan,
As per our previous email, please find attached Part 1 of 5 of the
documents.
Regards,
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INFO ACCESS, GOV'T RELATIONS
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UNCLASSIFIED
From: Brunetti, Sophie On Behalf Of FOI
Sent: Friday, 11 July 2014 8:03 AM
To: '[FOI #501 email]'
Cc: FOI
Subject: Your Freedom of Information Request 2014/257 [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]
UNCLASSIFIED
Our ref: CRM2014/257
Dear Mr Degan,
I refer to your Freedom of Information request reference CRM2014/257.
Please find attached the AFP’s decision and schedule of documents in
respect of that request. Due to size, the documents will be forwarded to
you in five parts in separate emails.
Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Kind Regards.
ON BEHALF OF COORDINATOR
INFO ACCESS, GOV'T RELATIONS
POLICY & GOVERNANCE
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From: Brunetti, Sophie On Behalf Of FOI
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[SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]
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From: Brunetti, Sophie On Behalf Of FOI
Sent: Friday, 11 July 2014 8:05 AM
To: [11][FOI #501 email]
Cc: FOI
Subject: Part 1 - Your Freedom of Information Request 2014/257
[SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]
UNCLASSIFIED
Our ref: CRM 2014/257
Dear Mr Degan,
As per our previous email, please find attached Part 1 of 5 of the
documents.
Regards,
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INFO ACCESS, GOV'T RELATIONS
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UNCLASSIFIED
From: Brunetti, Sophie On Behalf Of FOI
Sent: Friday, 11 July 2014 8:03 AM
To: '[FOI #501 email]'
Cc: FOI
Subject: Your Freedom of Information Request 2014/257 [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]
UNCLASSIFIED
Our ref: CRM2014/257
Dear Mr Degan,
I refer to your Freedom of Information request reference CRM2014/257.
Please find attached the AFP’s decision and schedule of documents in
respect of that request. Due to size, the documents will be forwarded to
you in five parts in separate emails.
Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Kind Regards.
ON BEHALF OF COORDINATOR
INFO ACCESS, GOV'T RELATIONS
POLICY & GOVERNANCE
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Henare Degan left an annotation ()
Today I got a call from Ben at the OAIC about my request for Information Commissioner review. He wanted to know if I'd like to withdraw the request since the agency have now made a decision on my request.
I agreed and he sent this follow up email that I've replied to confirming I wish to withdraw the IC review request.
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Dear Mr Degan
Thank you for taking my call today regarding your request for Information Commissioner review (IC review). I understand that the Australian Federal Police (AFP) provided you with a decision in relation to this matter on 11 July 2014 and that you no longer wish to continue with the IC review.
If you do wish to withdraw your IC review, please confirm this by return email.
Kind regards
Ben Kirkwood |Assistant Merit Review & Investigation Officer
Dispute Resolution Branch
Office of the Australian Information Commissioner
GPO Box 5218 SYDNEY NSW 2001 | www.oaic.gov.au
Phone: +61 2 9284 9615 | Facsimile: +61 2 9284 9666
Email: Ben.Kirkwood@oaic.gov.au
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Alex Sadleir left an annotation ()
s15AC is a Deemed Refusal extension to prevent you being able to apply for IC review.
http://www.oaic.gov.au/freedom-of-inform...
The form of the application to the OAIC is available from their website including "Measures [the agency and FOI officer] would take to ensure that a decision is made within the period of extension, and to keep the applicant informed of your progress towards making a decision."
http://www.oaic.gov.au/freedom-of-inform...