APS Code of Conduct - "good reputation" of the APS
Dear Australian Public Service Commission,
This is a request for information under the FOI act.
I refer to the APS Code of Conduct, part of which states that an APS employee must "at all times behave in a way that upholds the APS Values and Employment Principles, and the integrity and good reputation of the employee's Agency and the APS"
I seek the following information
1. Any documents that provides evidence the APS and/or its individual agencies have, as a matter of fact, "integrity" and a "good reputation".
2. Any documents that identifies the decision maker who made the assessment the APS and/or its individual agencies have "integrity" and a "good reputation".
2. Any documents that detail the reasoning as to why this part of the Code of Conduct was previously updated, changing "reputation" to "good reputation".
Yours faithfully,
Mr Squiggle
OFFICIAL
Dear Mr Squiggle,
I am writing to acknowledge receipt and seek clarification of your request
under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 for access to documents held by
the Australian Public Service Commission (Commission), as follows:
1. Any documents that provides evidence the APS and/or its individual
agencies have, as a matter of fact, "integrity" and a "good reputation".
2. Any documents that identifies the decision maker who made the
assessment the APS and/or its individual agencies have "integrity" and a
"good reputation".
2. Any documents that detail the reasoning as to why this part of the Code
of Conduct was previously updated, changing "reputation" to "good
reputation".
Seeking clarification
For the first two points of your request, we ask that you please clarify
or narrow the scope of the type of documents you are requesting, for
example, by specifying the types of documents sought. This will assist us
in conducting the appropriate searches in relation to your request.
For the third point of your request, due to the time which has passed
since the enactment of the Public Service Act 1999, these historical
documents would be available at the National Archives of Australia and is
likely to be the most expeditious way to obtain these documents, noting
that searching the Commission’s records may be a substantial and
unreasonable diversion of resources. Information about accessing records
under the Archives Act 1983 can be found [1]here.
The timeframe for responding to your request is 30 days from the date of
receipt. Therefore, the due date for this request is 3 February 2025.
This timeframe may be extended in certain circumstances. You will be
notified if these circumstances arise and the timeframe is extended.
We would be grateful if you could provide further clarification by Friday
17 January 2025.
Kind regards,
FOI OFFICER
Legal Services
Australian Public Service Commission
Level 4, B Block, Treasury Building, Parkes Place West, PARKES ACT 2600
GPO Box 3176 CANBERRA ACT 2601
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OFFICIAL
Dear Mr Squiggle,
Please see attached Request Consultation Notice for your attention.
Kind regards,
FOI OFFICER
Legal Services
Australian Public Service Commission
Level 4, B Block, Treasury Building, Parkes Place West, PARKES ACT 2600
GPO Box 3176 CANBERRA ACT 2601
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From: FOI <[email address]>
Sent: Tuesday, 14 January 2025 3:18 PM
To: Mr Squiggle <[FOI #12699 email]>
Cc: FOI <[email address]>
Subject: Acknowledgment and request for clarification - FOI | LEX 1320
[SEC=OFFICIAL]
OFFICIAL
Dear Mr Squiggle,
I am writing to acknowledge receipt and seek clarification of your request
under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 for access to documents held by
the Australian Public Service Commission (Commission), as follows:
1. Any documents that provides evidence the APS and/or its individual
agencies have, as a matter of fact, "integrity" and a "good reputation".
2. Any documents that identifies the decision maker who made the
assessment the APS and/or its individual agencies have "integrity" and a
"good reputation".
2. Any documents that detail the reasoning as to why this part of the Code
of Conduct was previously updated, changing "reputation" to "good
reputation".
Seeking clarification
For the first two points of your request, we ask that you please clarify
or narrow the scope of the type of documents you are requesting, for
example, by specifying the types of documents sought. This will assist us
in conducting the appropriate searches in relation to your request.
For the third point of your request, due to the time which has passed
since the enactment of the Public Service Act 1999, these historical
documents would be available at the National Archives of Australia and is
likely to be the most expeditious way to obtain these documents, noting
that searching the Commission’s records may be a substantial and
unreasonable diversion of resources. Information about accessing records
under the Archives Act 1983 can be found [5]here.
The timeframe for responding to your request is 30 days from the date of
receipt. Therefore, the due date for this request is 3 February 2025.
This timeframe may be extended in certain circumstances. You will be
notified if these circumstances arise and the timeframe is extended.
We would be grateful if you could provide further clarification by Friday
17 January 2025.
Kind regards,
FOI OFFICER
Legal Services
Australian Public Service Commission
Level 4, B Block, Treasury Building, Parkes Place West, PARKES ACT 2600
GPO Box 3176 CANBERRA ACT 2601
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Kind regards,
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Dear FOI Officer
Apologies for the delay responding to your request,.
I trust the APSC has the capability to identify the relevant documents I have outlined.
It would be somewhat concerning if the APS was unable to demonstrate with evidence its self-proclaimed 'integrity' and 'good reputation'. In fact, it could be argued making such claims without sufficient evidence lacks integrity.
Yours sincerely,
Mr Squiggle
OFFICIAL
OFFICIAL
Dear Mr Squiggle,
Please find attached Decision Notice for your attention.
Kind regards,
FOI OFFICER
Legal Services
Australian Public Service Commission
Level 4, B Block, Treasury Building, Parkes Place West, PARKES ACT 2600
GPO Box 3176 CANBERRA ACT 2601
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-----Original Message-----
From: Mr Squiggle <[FOI #12699 email]>
Sent: Tuesday, 28 January 2025 3:42 PM
To: FOI <[email address]>
Subject: RE: Request Consultation - FOI | LEX 1320 [SEC=OFFICIAL]
Dear FOI Officer
Apologies for the delay responding to your request,.
I trust the APSC has the capability to identify the relevant documents I have outlined.
It would be somewhat concerning if the APS was unable to demonstrate with evidence its self-proclaimed 'integrity' and 'good reputation'. In fact, it could be argued making such claims without sufficient evidence lacks integrity.
Yours sincerely,
Mr Squiggle
-----Original Message-----
OFFICIAL
Dear Mr Squiggle,
Please see attached Request Consultation Notice for your attention.
Kind regards,
FOI OFFICER
Legal Services
Australian Public Service Commission
Level 4, B Block, Treasury Building, Parkes Place West, PARKES ACT 2600
GPO Box 3176 CANBERRA ACT 2601
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privileged information, and neither are waived or lost if the email has
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attachments to a third party.
From: FOI <[email address]>
Sent: Tuesday, 14 January 2025 3:18 PM
To: Mr Squiggle <[FOI #12699 email]>
Cc: FOI <[email address]>
Subject: Acknowledgment and request for clarification - FOI | LEX 1320
[SEC=OFFICIAL]
OFFICIAL
Dear Mr Squiggle,
I am writing to acknowledge receipt and seek clarification of your request
under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 for access to documents held by
the Australian Public Service Commission (Commission), as follows:
1. Any documents that provides evidence the APS and/or its individual
agencies have, as a matter of fact, "integrity" and a "good reputation".
2. Any documents that identifies the decision maker who made the
assessment the APS and/or its individual agencies have "integrity" and a
"good reputation".
2. Any documents that detail the reasoning as to why this part of the Code
of Conduct was previously updated, changing "reputation" to "good
reputation".
Seeking clarification
For the first two points of your request, we ask that you please clarify
or narrow the scope of the type of documents you are requesting, for
example, by specifying the types of documents sought. This will assist us
in conducting the appropriate searches in relation to your request.
For the third point of your request, due to the time which has passed
since the enactment of the Public Service Act 1999, these historical
documents would be available at the National Archives of Australia and is
likely to be the most expeditious way to obtain these documents, noting
that searching the Commission’s records may be a substantial and
unreasonable diversion of resources. Information about accessing records
under the Archives Act 1983 can be found [5]here.
The timeframe for responding to your request is 30 days from the date of
receipt. Therefore, the due date for this request is 3 February 2025.
This timeframe may be extended in certain circumstances. You will be
notified if these circumstances arise and the timeframe is extended.
We would be grateful if you could provide further clarification by Friday
17 January 2025.
Kind regards,
FOI OFFICER
Legal Services
Australian Public Service Commission
Level 4, B Block, Treasury Building, Parkes Place West, PARKES ACT 2600
GPO Box 3176 CANBERRA ACT 2601
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w: [7]www.apsc.gov.au
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privileged information, and neither are waived or lost if the email has
been sent in error. If you have received this email in error, please
delete it (including any copies) and notify the sender. Please consult
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attachments to a third party.
Kind regards,
FOI Officer
______________________________________________________________________
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Dear FOI Officer
I would like to request an interview review of your refusal decision (Your reference LEX 1320).
I would also like to request, under the FOI Act, all documents created by the APSC as a result of my request dated 4 January 2024, including all documents created during your ‘request consultation process’.
Yours sincerely,
Mr Squiggle
OFFICIAL
Dear Mr Squiggle,
The Australian Public Service Commission is writing to acknowledge receipt
of your request for an internal review under the Freedom of Information
Act 1982.
The timeframe for responding to your internal review request is 30 days
from the date of receipt. Therefore, the due date for this request is 10
March 2025.
This timeframe for an internal review may be extended in very limited
circumstances. You will be notified if these circumstances arise and the
timeframe is extended.
Please note that there is a new LEX number for your internal review
request. All correspondences will be referred to under LEX 1365.
Kind regards,
FOI OFFICER
Legal Services
Australian Public Service Commission
Level 4, B Block, Treasury Building, Parkes Place West, PARKES ACT 2600
GPO Box 3176 CANBERRA ACT 2601
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OFFICIAL
Dear Mr Squiggle,
I am writing to acknowledge receipt of your request under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) for access to documents held by the Australian Public Service Commission (The Commission).
The timeframe for responding to your request is 30 days from the date of receipt. Therefore, the due date for this request is 10 March 2025.
This timeframe may be extended in certain circumstances. You will be notified if these circumstances arise and the timeframe is extended.
Kind Regards,
FOI OFFICER
Legal Services
Australian Public Service Commission
Level 4, B Block, Treasury Building, Parkes Place West, PARKES ACT 2600
GPO Box 3176 CANBERRA ACT 2601
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-----Original Message-----
From: Mr Squiggle <[FOI #12699 email]>
Sent: Saturday, 8 February 2025 11:44 AM
To: FOI <[email address]>
Subject: Internal review of Freedom of Information request - APS Code of Conduct - "good reputation" of the APS
Dear FOI Officer
I would like to request an interview review of your refusal decision (Your reference LEX 1320).
I would also like to request, under the FOI Act, all documents created by the APSC as a result of my request dated 4 January 2024, including all documents created during your ‘request consultation process’.
Yours sincerely,
Mr Squiggle
-----Original Message-----
OFFICIAL
OFFICIAL
Dear Mr Squiggle,
Please find attached Decision Notice for your attention.
Kind regards,
FOI OFFICER
Legal Services
Australian Public Service Commission
Level 4, B Block, Treasury Building, Parkes Place West, PARKES ACT 2600
GPO Box 3176 CANBERRA ACT 2601
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