Countries of vaccine manufacture
Dear Therapeutic Goods Administration,
For the purposes of the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the documents that identify the countries of manufacture for each vaccine on the NIP. I understand that manufacturers are protected from disclosing this information, and for this reason, I do not request to know which vaccine is manufactured where. I only request to know the various countries of manufacture.
Yours faithfully,
Shanna Miller
Dear Ms Miller
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST – NOTIFICATION OF RECEIPT
I am writing to notify you that the Department of Health (Department) has
received your request for access to documents under the Freedom of
Information Act 1982 (FOI Act), with the following scope:
“I hereby request the documents that identify the countries of manufacture
for each vaccine on the NIP. I understand that manufacturers are protected
from disclosing this information, and for this reason, I do not request to
know which vaccine is manufactured where. I only request to know the
various countries of manufacture.”
Under section 15(5)(b) of the FOI Act, the agency has 30 calendar days
after the date your request was received in which to provide a decision in
response to your request for access. A decision is currently due on or
before 13 September 2019.
However, where there is requirement to undertake consultation with
affected third parties, this timeframe is extended by a further 30 days.
It may also be extended in certain circumstances, including with your
agreement or where the Department applies to the Office of the Australian
Information Commissioner for an extension.
In addition, please note that if the decision maker decides that you are
liable to pay a charge in relation to your request then this timeframe is
extended pending payment of a deposit. You will be notified by the
Department if you are liable to pay a charge and/or if third party
consultation is required.
PROCESSING YOUR REQUEST
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consider and respond to the following questions.
1. Personal Information
Documents containing personal information, (e.g. the names and contact
details of any individuals, or any information that could reasonably
identify an individual) may require the Department to consult with the
identified individuals or parties. This consultation is likely to add to
the time taken to process your request, and potentially increase the
charge imposed on you.
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details, addresses) relating to:
· third parties; and
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We look forward to hearing from you by COB Tuesday 27 August 2019.
If you have any queries, please contact the FOI team on (02) 6232 8806, or
via email at [1][email address].
Kind regards
Freedom of Information
+61 (0)2 6289 4630
Therapeutic Goods Administration
Australian Government Department of Health
Address: PO Box 100, Woden ACT 2606, Australia
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Dear Ms Miller
Please find attached correspondence in relation to your Freedom of
Information request.
Consultation
As your request relates to the personal, professional, business,
commercial or financial affairs of third parties, pursuant to section 27
and 27A of the FOI Act, the TGA is required to consult with the affected
third parties and provide them an opportunity to make submissions
regarding the release of the documents.
Accordingly, under section 15(6) of the FOI Act the timeframe for
processing your request will be extended by 30 days to allow the
consultation process to be conducted.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the FOI Team.
Kind regards
Freedom of Information
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Therapeutic Goods Administration
Australian Government Department of Health
T: 02 6289 4630 | E: [2][email address]
PO Box 100, Woden ACT 2606, Australia
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