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Dear Derek,
 
I refer to your correspondence of 17 June 2022 seeking access under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) to documents held by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications (Infrastructure). This email is to advise you that your request has been received and will be allocated to a Case Manager.
 
The scope of your request is:
 
“Under the Freedom of Information Act 1982, i would like to seek any and all applicable documentation relating to the classification of the video games "Manhunt" (2003) and "Manhunt 2" (2007), published by Rockstar Games..”
 
Please note that Infrastructure does not release information that is considered ‘personal information’ of individuals other than the applicant; this includes private email addresses, signatures, personnel (employment) numbers and mobile telephone numbers, unless you specifically request such details. Infrastructure excludes duplicates of documents and any documents sent to or from you. Furthermore, Infrastructure only considers final versions of documents.
 
If you are seeking personal details of other individuals, please advise this office by 22 June 2022 so that the decision maker can consider your request.
 
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The statutory deadline for you to receive a response to your request is 17 July 2022.
 
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Should you have any questions relating to your request, please do not hesitate to contact me via email to  [email address]
 

Nicola Elsom
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From: Derek MacLeod <[FOI #9033 email]>
Sent: Friday, 17 June 2022 8:07 PM
To: FOI <[email address]>
Subject: Freedom of Information request - Classification of video games "Manhunt" and "Manhunt 2"

Dear Classification Board,
Under the Freedom of Information Act 1982, i would like to seek any and all applicable documentation relating to the classification of the video games "Manhunt" (2003) and "Manhunt 2" (2007), published by Rockstar Games.

Thank you and kind regards,

Derek MacLeod

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OFFICIAL

Good afternoon Derek,

I refer to your FOI request FOI CB 22-014 received on 17 June 2022
requesting access to documents in the possession of the Department of
Infrastructure, Transport, Cities and Regional Development (the
department) in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (the
FOI Act).

While processing your request, the department has identified that your
request includes documents from third party organisations. In accordance
with Section 26A of the FOI Act, the department is required to consult
with any third party agencies before making a decision on the release of
documents.

Section 15(6) of the FOI Act provides for an extension of 30 days to be
added to the statutory time limit for processing requests.  Therefore, the
deadline for providing you with the decision on your request is now 16
August 2022.

Please advise if you consent to FOI Directorate naming you as the
applicant to third parties for the purpose of consultation by: COB Monday
18 July 2022.

While you are under no obligation to reveal your identity as the applicant
and we will not disclose your identity without consent, in our
experience, third parties will generally be more likely to object to the
release of their information if they do not know who the applicant is.

Please contact me by return email if you have any questions regarding the
processing of your request. Please ensure that you quote the FOI tracking
number located in the subject line for all enquiries relating to this
request.

Regards,

Kristin

Case Manager – Freedom of Information

•  Integrity Projects & Freedom of Information  •  People, Governance,
Parliamentary & Communication Division

P: 02 6274 6294   E:[1][email address]
GPO Box 594 Canberra, ACT 2601

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Communications and the Arts
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OFFICIAL

Good morning Derek,

Thank you for your Freedom of Information request received on 17 June
2022.

The current statutory deadline for you to receive a response to your FOI
request is 16 August 2022.

Due to the volume of documents involved in processing this request, our
office is seeking your agreement to a 15 day extension of the statutory
deadline under section 15AA [extension with agreement] of the FOI Act. We
will endeavour to process your request as soon as we can meaning that it
may be completed before the requested extension due date.

Should you agree, the statutory deadline for you to receive a response to
your request will expire on 31 August 2022.

It would be much appreciated if you could confirm your agreement to this
extension of time via e-mail by close of business Wednesday 17 August
2022.

I am the Case Manager for your request and should you have any questions
regarding this matter please do not hesitate to contact me.

Regards,

Kristin

Case Manager – Freedom of Information

•  Integrity Projects & Freedom of Information  •  People, Governance,
Parliamentary & Communication Division

P: 02 6274 6294   E:[1][email address]
GPO Box 594 Canberra, ACT 2601

Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development,
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OFFICIAL

Good afternoon Derek,

Thank you for your request for information. Please find attached the
decision letter and documents relating to your request received on 17 June
2022.

Your request sought access to:

“Any and all applicable documentation relating to the classification of
the video games "Manhunt" (2003) and "Manhunt 2" (2007), published by
Rockstar Games.”

Please note that the line area responsible for processing this request
have advised that “Manhunt 2” does not exist and have presumed that you
are referring to the re-classification of the original Manhunt.

If you wish to seek a review of this decision, please visit the [1]Office
of the Australian Information Commissioner webpage for more details.

Section 11C of the FOI Act requires publication of released documents on
the Department’s online FOI disclosure log, subject to certain exceptions,
including where publication of personal, business, professional or
commercial information would be unreasonable. I have decided that the
documents released will be published on the disclosure log.

If you require the documents in an alternative format please let us know.

Regards,

Kristin

Case Manager – Freedom of Information

•  Integrity Projects & Freedom of Information  •  People, Governance,
Parliamentary & Communication Division

P: 02 6274 6294   E:[2][email address]
GPO Box 594 Canberra, ACT 2601

Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development,
Communications and the Arts
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OAIC reference: RQ22/02976

Agency reference: CB 22-014

Dear Mr Macleod

Please find attached a decision letter regarding an extension of time
application received from the Department of Infrastructure, Transport,
Regional Development and Communications.

[1]O A I C logo   Karen Tulloch | Assistant Director

Investigations and Compliance

Freedom of Information Regulatory Group

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