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Hello Oliver,

I have returned from leave today and will being reviewing your request.

Kind Regards,

Lidia Martin
Acting Coordinator Corporate Information | Information Services
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-----Original Message-----
From: Oliver Smith <[FOI #9658 email]>
Sent: Tuesday, 6 December 2022 11:17 AM
To: City of Darebin <[email address]>
Subject: Freedom of Information request - City of Darebin Australia Day

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Dear Darebin City Council,

Under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act), I am seeking access to correspondence between the City of Darebin council and ministers of the Australian Federal Government in regards to the issue of the City of Darebin council's right to hold citizenship ceremonies or lack thereof.

The documents I am seeking are from the period 22 May 2022 to the date this FOI is actioned.

All correspondence can be directed through this email account, thanks.

Yours faithfully,

Oliver Smith

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Hello Oliver

An initial $30.60 Application fee applies to requests for access to documents under the FOI Act. Please complete payment with the link below. Alternatively we accept cheque/money order in the mail addressed to me or over the counter at our Customer Service Centres.

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-----Original Message-----
From: Oliver Smith <[FOI #9658 email]>
Sent: Tuesday, 6 December 2022 11:17 AM
To: City of Darebin <[email address]>
Subject: Freedom of Information request - City of Darebin Australia Day

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EXTERNAL EMAIL: This message originated from outside the Council. Please use caution when opening attachments, following links and do not enter your Council credentials when prompted unless you recognise the sender and know the content is safe.

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Dear Darebin City Council,

Under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act), I am seeking access to correspondence between the City of Darebin council and ministers of the Australian Federal Government in regards to the issue of the City of Darebin council's right to hold citizenship ceremonies or lack thereof.

The documents I am seeking are from the period 22 May 2022 to the date this FOI is actioned.

All correspondence can be directed through this email account, thanks.

Yours faithfully,

Oliver Smith

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Hello Oliver,

Noted, thank you for letting me know.

Kind Regards,

Lidia Martin
Acting Coordinator Corporate Information | Information Services

-----Original Message-----
From: Oliver Smith <[FOI #9658 email]>
Sent: Tuesday, 20 December 2022 1:18 PM
To: Freedom of Information <[email address]>
Subject: RE: Freedom of Information request - City of Darebin Australia Day

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Dear Freedom of Information,

Given recent media reporting, I withdraw my request

Yours sincerely,

Oliver Smith

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Hello Oliver

An initial $30.60 Application fee applies to requests for access to documents under the FOI Act. Please complete payment with the link below. Alternatively we accept cheque/money order in the mail addressed to me or over the counter at our Customer Service Centres.

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