Dear Foifoi Mcgee

 

We refer to your below request dated 26 October 2023, in which you have
sought access to documents held by the Department of Foreign Affairs and
Trade under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act).

 

You have requested access to:

 

“I am seeking all documents, including but not limited to reports, meeting
minutes, memos, ministerial submissions, correspondence, talking points
held by the Minister for Foreign Affairs that references, mentions or
alludes to collective punishment in Gaza, from the 7th October 2023 to the
date of this FOI request.”

Documents which would be the subject of your request would be in the
possession of the Office of the Minister for Foreign Affairs (FMO).

 

As such, your request was transferred to the FMO on 31 October 2023 under
section 16 of the FOI Act so that that they can make a decision on your
request for access to their documents. 

 

Your application was received on 26 October 2023, and the 30 day statutory
period for processing your request will commence from that date. 

 

An officer from the FMO will be writing to you directly concerning your
request.

 

Kind regards

 

DFAT FOI Team

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-----Original Message-----
From: Foifoi Mcgee <[FOI #10799 email]>
Sent: Thursday, 26 October 2023 4:32 PM
To: FOI <[Minister for Foreign Affairs request email]>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Freedom of Information request - Collective punishment
of people in Gaza

 

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Dear Minister for Foreign Affairs,

 

BACKGROUND:

 

On the 26th October 2023, it was reported by the Sky News that Foreign
Minister Penny Wong disagreed that Palestinians were being collectively
punished in Gaza.
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INFORMATION I AM SEEKING:

 

I am seeking all documents, including but not limited to reports, meeting
minutes, memos, ministerial submissions, correspondence, talking points
held by the Minister for Foreign Affairs that references, mentions or
alludes to collective punishment in Gaza, from the 7th October 2023 to the
date of this FOI request.

 

Yours faithfully,

 

Foifoi Mcgee

 

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OFFICIAL
Dear Foifoi

I am writing to seek your agreement under section 15AA of the FOI Act to an extension of 30 days to finalise your request, which is currently due on 26 November , bringing the due date to 26 December.
While our office has made good progress processing your request, we are unable to meet the current timelines imposed under the FOI Act.
I would be grateful if you could please advise in writing if you agree to the proposed extension of time by COB 24 November 2023. In the event you do not respond, the department may apply to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) seeking an extension to the statutory timeframe under s15AB of the FOI Act.
Kind regards

FMO FOI team.

-----Original Message-----
From: Foifoi Mcgee <[FOI #10799 email]>
Sent: Thursday, 26 October 2023 4:02 PM
To: FOI <[Minister for Foreign Affairs request email]>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Freedom of Information request - Collective punishment of people in Gaza

CAUTION: This email originated from outside the organisation. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognise the sender.

Dear Minister for Foreign Affairs,

BACKGROUND:

On the 26th October 2023, it was reported by the Sky News that Foreign Minister Penny Wong disagreed that Palestinians were being collectively punished in Gaza. https://www.skynews.com.au/australia-new...

INFORMATION I AM SEEKING:

I am seeking all documents, including but not limited to reports, meeting minutes, memos, ministerial submissions, correspondence, talking points held by the Minister for Foreign Affairs that references, mentions or alludes to collective punishment in Gaza, from the 7th October 2023 to the date of this FOI request.

Yours faithfully,

Foifoi Mcgee

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[FOI #10799 email]

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OFFICIAL

 

 

Please find attached correspondence regarding your FOI request.

 

Kind regards,

 

FMO FOI team.

 

Our reference: RQ23/05743

Agency reference: LEX9365

Foifoi Mcgee

Minister for Foreign Affairs

 

Extension of time under s 15AB

Dear Parties,

Please find attached an extension of time decision relating to Foifoi
Mcgee’s FOI request with the Minister for Foreign Affairs.

 

Regards,

 

[1][IMG]   Hannah Holswilder

Director, Freedom of Information Branch

Office of the Australian Information Commissioner

Adelaide | GPO Box 5288 Sydney NSW 2001

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