OFFICIAL
Dear Lachlan,

Thank you for your email below.

Your email has been received by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (department).

We note that while your message is addressed to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, it was received by the department's FOI mailbox. We propose that the department respond to you, as the department is more likely to hold documents relevant to the Free Trade agreement you have mentioned below.

We write seeking to clarify your request. At present you have not made a valid request under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth) (FOI Act), as you have not specified the document, or documents to which you seek access, you have not provided sufficient information for the department to undertake searches, and it appears you seek to have a document generated.

Please clarify the terms of your intended request. The statutory timeframe will commence on receipt of a valid request for access to documents. If you need assistance, please advise.

Kindest regards,

DFAT FOI Team
Freedom of Information and Privacy Law Section
Legal Division | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
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