Branding/Style/Writing Guides for the Bureau of Meteorology
Dear Bureau of Meteorology,
This is a Freedom of Information Request for the purposes of the Freedom of Information Act 1982.
I request access to the Style Guides/Brand Guides/Writing Guides currently used for the Bureau of Meteorology
Yours faithfully,
Alex Pentland
Ref: FOI30/113
Dear Alex Pentland,
1. We refer to your email dated 26 August 2023 (below) to the Bureau of
Meteorology ('the Bureau'), in which you request access to documents
under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth) (‘FOI Act’). The
access request is for the following ('your request'):
o "access to the Style Guides/Brand Guides/Writing Guides currently used
for the Bureau of Meteorology"
2. We acknowledge receipt of your request.
Timeframe:
3. We received your request by email on 26 August 2023.
4. The FOI Act provides a 30-day statutory timeframe for dealing with
this request. This means a decision on your request is currently due
by Monday 25 September 2023.
Consent to remove material:
5. The Bureau also seeks your agreement to remove from any documents in
scope of your request the following:
a. the names (including any signatures or initials) and direct
contact details of non-senior officers of the Bureau (staff below
the General Manager level) and any third parties. We note that
position titles will generally be released;
b. the direct contact details of senior staff; and
c. duplicate copies of documents, including any email threads that
contain duplicated material.
Your response:
6. To enable the Bureau to continue processing your request promptly, we
would be grateful if you could respond to this email by close of
business Wednesday 13 September 2023 to advise whether you agree to:
a. The removal of names and direct contact details (discussed above
at paragraph [5]).
b. The removal of duplicate material (discussed above at paragraph
[5]).
7. The Bureau aims to provide accessible documents. If you need this
document in a different format, or if you have any questions about
this matter in general, please contact [1][BOM request email].
8. We look forward to receiving your response.
Regards,
Freedom of Information
[2][BOM request email] | [3]www.bom.gov.au
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Dear FOI,
Thank you for your clarifying update.
In answer to your questions:
a. Yes I consent to the redaction/removal of these personal details
b. Yes I consent to the removal/redaction of duplicate/identical documents
Yours sincerely,
Alex Pentland
Ref: FOI30/113
Dear Alex Pentland,
Thank you for providing confirmation to our earlier questions.
In relation to your request, we hope to seek your agreement to extend the
time for dealing with your request.
Timeframe:
1. We received your request by email on 26 August 2023.
2. The FOI Act provides a 30-day statutory timeframe for dealing with
this request. This means a decision on your request is currently due
by Monday 25 September 2023.
3. The Bureau is currently dealing with a number of FOI matters, and we
seek your agreement, pursuant to s 15AA of the FOI Act, to extend the
time for dealing with your request. We propose 7 calendar days. This
means a decision would be due by 2 October 2023.
Your response:
4. To enable the Bureau to continue processing your request promptly, we
would be grateful if you could respond to this email by close of
business Thursday 21 September 2023 to advise whether you agree to the
extension of time (as noted above in paragraph 3).
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. We look forward to
receiving your response.
Regards,
Freedom of Information
[1][BOM request email] | [2]www.bom.gov.au
[3]The Bureau of Meteorology logo. Text reads The Bureau of Meteorology.
Image is a stylised synoptic map of Australia.
[4]Facebook icon. Link to Bureau Facebook page. [5]Twitter icon. Link to
Bureau Twitter account. [6]YouTube icon. Link to Bureau YouTube
channel. [7]Instagram icon. Link to Bureau Instagram
account. [8]LinkedIn icon. Link to Bureau LinkedIn profile. [9]Stylised
synoptic map of Australia. Link to Bureau website,
[10]Aboriginal The Bureau of Meteorology acknowledges the Traditional
flag and Torres Custodians of Australia and their continuing connection to
Strait Islander land, sea and community.
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Dear FOI,
Apologies for the late reply. I consent to a delay given the reasons cited.
Yours sincerely,
Alex Pentland
Ref: FOI30/113
Dear Alex Pentland,
1. We refer to your access request under the FOI Act (attached email).
2. Please find attached the decision notice in relation to your request.
Also attached are the relevant documents released to you that is
described in the decision.
3. The Bureau aims to provide accessible documents. If you need this
document in a different format, or if you have any questions about
this matter in general, please contact [1][BOM request email].
Regards,
Freedom of Information
[2][BOM request email] | [3]www.bom.gov.au
[4]The Bureau of Meteorology logo. Text reads The Bureau of Meteorology.
Image is a stylised synoptic map of Australia.
[5]Facebook icon. Link to Bureau Facebook page. [6]Twitter icon. Link to
Bureau Twitter account. [7]YouTube icon. Link to Bureau YouTube
channel. [8]Instagram icon. Link to Bureau Instagram
account. [9]LinkedIn icon. Link to Bureau LinkedIn profile. [10]Stylised
synoptic map of Australia. Link to Bureau website,
[11]Aboriginal The Bureau of Meteorology acknowledges the Traditional
flag and Torres Custodians of Australia and their continuing connection to
Strait Islander land, sea and community.
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Important: This message may contain confidential or legally privileged
information. If you think it was sent to you by mistake, please delete all
copies and advise the sender.
[12]Banner. Scrolling ticker style with the text The Bureau of severe
weather warning, the harvest and Meteorology.