A copy of the agreed work plan between People with Disability Australia and the Department of Social Services for the Disability Representative Organisations Program 2024-26
Dear Department of Social Services,
I am seeking a copy of the agreed work plan for People with Disability Australia for the Disability Representative Organisations Program 2024-26. I would like to know the nature and timeframe of the agreed deliverables relating to the LGBTQIA+ community.
Yours faithfully,
Anonymous.
Thank you for your email.
You have contacted the Freedom of Information (FOI) team of the Department
of Social Services (the Department).
If your email relates to a Freedom of Information application made under
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will respond to you as soon as practicable.
Further information about FOI is available on our website at:
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calling 1800 634 035.
With regards
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Freedom of Information
Legal Services Branch
Department of Social Services
E: [4][Department of Social Services 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.
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Dear Ginger,
I refer to your correspondence received by the Department of Social
Services (Department) on 28 January, in which you requested access under
the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth) (FOI Act) to:
“…the agreed work plan for People with Disability Australia for the
Disability Representative Organisations Program 2024-26. I would like to
know the nature and timeframe of the agreed deliverables relating to the
LGBTQIA+ community.”
The decision for this request is currently due on 27 February 2025. This
timeframe may be extended, for example, where the Department decides to
consult with third parties. We will inform you if this occurs.
Removal of certain information from the scope of your request
The Department is seeking your agreement to remove the following
information from the scope of your request where it is not available from
public sources:
o group email addresses used for internal departmental purposes;
o all personal information of members of the public;
o all personal information of non-Senior Executive Service (SES)
government staff; and
o all personal information of SES level government staff with the
exception of the names of the Department’s SES staff.
If you agree to the above amendment the names of the Department’s SES
staff will be released where they are present in the documents and do not
attract an exemption.
Could you please respond to this email by 4 February 2025 to confirm your
agreement to this change.
Should you have any queries about this matter, please do not hesitate to
contact the FOI team via email at [1][Department of Social Services request email].
Kind regards,
Legal Officer
Information Law Section
Department of Social Services
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.
-----Original Message-----
From: Ginger Meany <[FOI #12775 email]>
Sent: Tuesday, 28 January 2025 8:07 PM
To: FOI <[Department of Social Services request email]>
Subject: Freedom of Information request - A copy of the agreed work plan
between People with Disability Australia and the Department of Social
Services for the Disability Representative Organisations Program 2024-26
Dear Department of Social Services,
I am seeking a copy of the agreed work plan for People with Disability
Australia for the Disability Representative Organisations Program 2024-26.
I would like to know the nature and timeframe of the agreed deliverables
relating to the LGBTQIA+ community.
Yours faithfully,
Anonymous.
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Dear FOI,
I accept the request to remove the information as outlined.
Yours sincerely,
Ginger Meany
Thank you for your email.
You have contacted the Freedom of Information (FOI) team of the Department
of Social Services (the Department).
If your email relates to a Freedom of Information application made under
the Commonwealth Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act), the Department
will respond to you as soon as practicable.
Further information about FOI is available on our website at:
[1]https://www.dss.gov.au/about-the-departm...
This email address is for applications under the FOI Act only. The
Department is unable to respond to non-FOI related enquiries sent to this
email address. Any correspondence received that is not an information
access request will not be responded to or forwarded. Should you have a
query unrelated to FOI, please complete our [2]online feedback, enquiry or
compliment form on our website or direct your email to
[3][email address]. Alternatively you can contact the Department by
calling 1800 634 035.
With regards
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Freedom of Information
Legal Services Branch
Department of Social Services
E: [4][Department of Social Services 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-departm...
2. https://www.dss.gov.au/contact/feedback-...
3. mailto:[email address]
4. mailto:[Department of Social Services request email]
Good afternoon Ginger,
The Department has decided to undertake third party consultation in respect of FOI request LEX 52778 and has extended the statutory timeframe by 30 days until 31 March 2025 to allow it to do so. We will provide you with a decision by or on this date.
Should you have any queries or concerns please do not hesitate to reach out to us at [email address].
Kind regards,
Legal Officer
Information Law Section
Department of Social Services
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.
-----Original Message-----
From: Ginger Meany <[FOI #12775 email]>
Sent: Saturday, 1 February 2025 10:55 AM
To: FOI <[Department of Social Services request email]>
Subject: Re: FOI LEX 52778 - Acknowledgement of your request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
Dear FOI,
I accept the request to remove the information as outlined.
Yours sincerely,
Ginger Meany
-----Original Message-----
Dear Ginger,
I refer to your correspondence received by the Department of Social
Services (Department) on 28 January, in which you requested access under
the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth) (FOI Act) to:
“…the agreed work plan for People with Disability Australia for the
Disability Representative Organisations Program 2024-26. I would like to
know the nature and timeframe of the agreed deliverables relating to the
LGBTQIA+ community.”
The decision for this request is currently due on 27 February 2025. This
timeframe may be extended, for example, where the Department decides to
consult with third parties. We will inform you if this occurs.
Removal of certain information from the scope of your request
The Department is seeking your agreement to remove the following
information from the scope of your request where it is not available from
public sources:
o group email addresses used for internal departmental purposes;
o all personal information of members of the public;
o all personal information of non-Senior Executive Service (SES)
government staff; and
o all personal information of SES level government staff with the
exception of the names of the Department’s SES staff.
If you agree to the above amendment the names of the Department’s SES
staff will be released where they are present in the documents and do not
attract an exemption.
Could you please respond to this email by 4 February 2025 to confirm your
agreement to this change.
Should you have any queries about this matter, please do not hesitate to
contact the FOI team via email at [1][Department of Social Services request email].
Kind regards,
Legal Officer
Information Law Section
Department of Social Services
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.
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Please use this email address for all replies to this request:
[FOI #12775 email]
This request has been made by an individual using Right to Know. This message and any reply that you make will be published on the internet. More information on how Right to Know works can be found at:
https://www.righttoknow.org.au/help/offi...
Please note that in some cases publication of requests and responses will be delayed.
If you find this service useful as an FOI officer, please ask your web manager to link to us from your organisation's FOI page.
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