Complete version history for "Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) – Surveillance case definition"
Dear Department of Health,
Could I request access to archived versions of "Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) – Surveillance case definition" linked here:
https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/...
The version history is in the above document and it provides some information about the changes made in each version, but I am interested in learning how the definition of a "case" has evolved over the course of the pandemic for surveillance purposes.
Yours faithfully,
Andrew
Good afternoon Andrew,
Acknowledgement of receipt of Freedom of Information request
I refer to your request received by the Department of Health and Aged Care
(the department) for access to documents under the Freedom of Information
Act 1982 (FOI Act). You have requested access to:
Archived versions of "Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) – Surveillance
case definition" linked here:
[1]https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/...
The reference number for your request is FOI 25-0069 LD. Please ensure
that you quote this number in future correspondence with us concerning
this request.
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FOI Case Officer – Freedom of Information Section
Legal Advice and Legislation Branch
Legal Division | Corporate Operations Group
Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care
T: 02 6289 1666 | E: [4][email address]
PO Box 9848, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
The Department of Health and Aged Care acknowledges First Nations peoples
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From: Andrew [5][FOI #12203 email]
Sent: Wednesday, 23 October 2024 12:19 PM
To: FOI [6][email address]
Subject: Freedom of Information request - Complete version history for
"Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) – Surveillance case definition"
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Dear Department of Health,
Could I request access to archived versions of "Coronavirus Disease 2019
(COVID-19) – Surveillance case definition" linked here:
[7]https://www.health.gov.au/sites/default/...
The version history is in the above document and it provides some
information about the changes made in each version, but I am interested in
learning how the definition of a "case" has evolved over the course of the
pandemic for surveillance purposes.
Yours faithfully,
Andrew
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Good afternoon
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the information you are seeking access to.
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We would be grateful for your response by COB 12 November 2024 if:
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Please don’t hesitate to contact me should you have any questions.
Kind regards
FOI Case Officer – Freedom of Information Section
Legal Advice and Legislation Branch
Legal Division | Corporate Operations Group
Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care
T: 02 6289 1666 | E: [1][email address]
PO Box 9848, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
The Department of Health and Aged Care acknowledges First Nations peoples
as the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia, and their
continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to
them and their cultures, and to all Elders both past and present.
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Dear FOI,
Thank you kindly for your response.
Unfortunately, I've had to resort to FOI processes because the Department in question has not replied to my follow-up emails making this same request. I've written two emails requesting all the documents mentioned in the version history but have not had reply.
So, as a result, even if this is a slower process, I would still like to keep this FOI request open. I apologise for the inconvenience.
Yours sincerely,
Andrew
Hi Andrew
I have been advised by the line area responsible for your FOI request that they have responded to your enquiry and provided you with the information requested.
Noting the information has been provided, can you please advise if you would like to continue with your FOI request.
We would appreciate a response by Thursday, 14 December 2024.
Regards
Kind regards
FOI Case Officer – Freedom of Information Section
Legal Advice and Legislation Branch
Legal Division | Corporate Operations Group
Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care
T: 02 6289 1666 | E: [1][email address]
PO Box 9848, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
The Department of Health and Aged Care acknowledges First Nations peoples as the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia, and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to them and their cultures, and to all Elders both past and present.
-----Original Message-----
From: Andrew <[FOI #12203 email]>
Sent: Saturday, 9 November 2024 12:23 PM
To: FOI <[email address]>
Subject: Internal review of Freedom of Information request - Complete version history for "Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) – Surveillance case definition"
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Dear FOI,
Thank you kindly for your response.
Unfortunately, I've had to resort to FOI processes because the Department in question has not replied to my follow-up emails making this same request. I've written two emails requesting all the documents mentioned in the version history but have not had reply.
So, as a result, even if this is a slower process, I would still like to keep this FOI request open. I apologise for the inconvenience.
Yours sincerely,
Andrew
-----Original Message-----
Good afternoon
Administrative Release
The department advises that processing a request of this nature would be best approached via an administrative release. An administrative release involves providing your contact details to the relevant business area within the department who would then liaise with you directly to provide the information you are seeking access to.
This is generally a faster and more efficient way to process requests of this nature as FOI processes do not need to be adhered to. However, an administrative release does not provide you with an official decision nor review rights.
We would be grateful for your response by COB 12 November 2024 if:
1. You agree to withdraw your request in favour of an administrative release, OR
2. You wish to proceed with your request in its current form as an FOI request.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me should you have any questions.
Kind regards
FOI Case Officer – Freedom of Information Section
Legal Advice and Legislation Branch
Legal Division | Corporate Operations Group
Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care
T: 02 6289 1666 | E: [1][email address]
PO Box 9848, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
The Department of Health and Aged Care acknowledges First Nations peoples as the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia, and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to them and their cultures, and to all Elders both past and present.
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Dear FOI,
Thank you for following up on my behalf.
I received the email and the requested document.
Yours sincerely,
Andrew
Hi Andrew
Thank you for your email.
Can you please confirm if you are happy to withdraw your FOI request as you have received the documents requested?
Regards
Kind regards
FOI Case Officer – Freedom of Information Section
Legal Advice and Legislation Branch
Legal Division | Corporate Operations Group
Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care
T: 02 6289 1666 | E: [1][email address]
PO Box 9848, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
-----Original Message-----
From: Andrew <[FOI #12203 email]>
Sent: Thursday, 14 November 2024 9:26 AM
To: FOI <[email address]>
Subject: RE: Internal review of Freedom of Information request - Complete version history for "Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) – Surveillance case definition" [SEC=OFFICIAL]
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Dear FOI,
Thank you for following up on my behalf.
I received the email and the requested document.
Yours sincerely,
Andrew
-----Original Message-----
Hi Andrew
I have been advised by the line area responsible for your FOI request that they have responded to your enquiry and provided you with the information requested.
Noting the information has been provided, can you please advise if you would like to continue with your FOI request.
We would appreciate a response by Thursday, 14 December 2024.
Regards
Kind regards
FOI Case Officer – Freedom of Information Section
Legal Advice and Legislation Branch
Legal Division | Corporate Operations Group
Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care
T: 02 6289 1666 | E: [1][email address]
PO Box 9848, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
The Department of Health and Aged Care acknowledges First Nations peoples as the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia, and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to them and their cultures, and to all Elders both past and present.
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