Date: Wed, 30 Jun 2021 11:28:57 +1000
Subject: Re: FOI 2021-115 - Publicly available information - Please respond by 1 July 2021 [SEC=OFFICIAL]
From: Trent Morrison-Francis <[FOI #7448 email]>
To: FOI <[Disability Employment Services Reference Group request email]>

Dear FOI,

I am happy now you have shown me where the data is 

Yours sincerely,

Melissa Jones

-----Original Message-----

Good afternoon Melissa,

  

 Following further consultation with the business area, we confirm that the
 information you have requested is publicly available and therefore not

 subject to the FOI Act.

 The Department of Social Services publishes an Annual Report each year

 which includes financial statements. This information is publicly
 available on our website: [1]Annual Reports | Department of Social
 Services, Australian Government (dss.gov.au)

  

 Additionally, the department’s financial data is published on the
 Government’s [2]Transparency Portal.

  

 We would appreciate your response by COB 1 July 2021 confirming the
 withdrawal of your FOI request.

  

 Thank you.

  

 Kind regards,

  

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 Freedom of Information Team

 Government and Executive Services Branch

 Department of Social Services
 E: [3][Disability Employment Services Reference Group request email]

  

 The Department of Social Services acknowledges the traditional owners of
 country throughout Australia, and their continuing connection to land,

 water and community. We pay our respects to them and their cultures, and
 to Elders both past and present.

  

References

 Visible links
 1. https://www.dss.gov.au/about-the-department/publications-articles/corporate-publications/annual-reports
 2. https://www.transparency.gov.au/
 3. mailto:[Disability Employment Services Reference Group request email]

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