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 <xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx>
To: FOI <xxx@xxx.xxx.xx>

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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