Decisions on Paroles
Dear Attorney-General's Department,
This is a request under the FOI Act.
For months of 1 January 2023 to 30 May 2023 I request the release of all decisions of parole made by the Attorney-General and his delegate.
For the ease of the Department's time I am explicitly looking for:
*The number of decisions made by the Attorney-General, or his delegate;
*was the decision granting of parole in line with the recommendation on the Submission for parole;
* The offences that led to a Commonwealth non-parole;
* how many of the parole applications included convictions related to s 474.25A, s.474.19(1), s.474.26(1), s.474.27A(1) of the Criminal Code;
* of those with the above convictions, how many were released; and
* How many of the parole applications included convictions related to s 102.1- s 102.8 s 103.1, and s 103.2 of the Criminal Code.
Yours faithfully,
CB
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Dear CB
Acknowledgement of receipt of FOI Request: FOI23/552 - Attorney-General’s
Department and Request for Extension of Time
On 26 October 2023 you made a request for access to documents under the
Freedom of Information Act 1982 (the FOI Act) to the Attorney-General’s
Department (the department).
Your request is for:
For months of 1 January 2023 to 30 May 2023 I request the release of all
decisions of parole made by the Attorney-General and his delegate.
For the ease of the Department's time I am explicitly looking for:
*The number of decisions made by the Attorney-General, or his delegate;
*was the decision granting of parole in line with the recommendation on
the Submission for parole;
* The offences that led to a Commonwealth non-parole;
* how many of the parole applications included convictions related to s
474.25A, s.474.19(1), s.474.26(1), s.474.27A(1) of the Criminal Code;
* of those with the above convictions, how many were released; and
* How many of the parole applications included convictions related to s
102.1- s 102.8 s 103.1, and s 103.2 of the Criminal Code.
Extension of Time Request
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processing period for dealing with a request by a further period of no
more than 30 days if the applicant agrees in writing to the extension, and
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Commissioner as soon as practicable after the agreement is made.
I would like to request your agreement to extend the processing period for
your request by 30 days. I am requesting this extension of time from you
to ensure the department has sufficient time to process and finalise your
request in accordance with the FOI Act. There has been a delay in
processing your request as a result of staff illness (my own) and actions
that would usually have occurred to allow a timely decision to be made
concerning your request have not been taken.
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your earliest convenience.
The department received your request on 26 October 2023, and the 30 day
statutory period for processing your request is currently 27 November
2023.
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6666 or by email to [1][AGD request email].
Yours faithfully,
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Dear FOI Requests,
I agree to the extension of time request.
To assist, I will clarify that I am not looking for individual names, or their decision brief itself - just the information above, if that assists in narrowing the list of documents.
Yours sincerely,
CB
Dear FOI Requests,
I am following up this request.
I understand there is still time to process, I just want to get an early sense on whether this date will be met or not, and if there is a requirement for additional time what is the proposed timeline the Department is requesting.
Yours sincerely,
CB
Dear CB,
Freedom of Information Request FOI23/552
I refer to your request to the Attorney-General's Department (the
department) under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) for access
to documents.
The purpose of this email is to advise you that the period for processing
your request has been extended by 30 days to allow the department to
undertake consultation with third parties.
The new date for the completion of your FOI request is 24 January 2023.
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making a decision about the release of documents containing their
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Phil
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OFFICIAL
Dear CB,
Freedom of Information Request FOI23/552
I refer to your request to the Attorney-General's Department (the
department) under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) for access
to documents.
The purpose of this email is provide you with access to documents the
subject of your freedom of information request, available from the
following link:
[1]https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Bus...
As outlined in the document, the department does not hold parole decision
information in a way that enables reports to be provided on whether a
decision made by the Attorney-General followed the recommendation provided
by the department.
Additionally, the relevant line area has advised that it is not possible
to provide a breakdown of parole decision by offence type.
Given the public availability of this document, the department would like
to seek your agreement to withdraw FOI23/552. Would you please reply to
this email indicating whether you so agree.
If you have any questions, please contact me by telephone on (02) 6141
6666 or by email to [2][AGD request email].
Kind regards,
Phil
Freedom of Information and Privacy | Strategy and Governance Branch
Attorney-General’s Department
T: 02 6141 6666 | E: [3][AGD request email]
OFFICIAL
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OFFICIAL
Dear CB,
Freedom of Information Request FOI23/552
Just following up on the email below.
Grateful for your confirmation that you’re happy to withdraw this request.
Kind regards,
Phil
Freedom of Information and Privacy | Strategy and Governance Branch
Attorney-General’s Department
T: 02 6141 6666 | E: [1][AGD request email]
OFFICIAL
From: FOI Requests <[AGD request email]>
Sent: Tuesday, 16 January 2024 2:44 PM
To: [FOI #10793 email]
Cc: FOI Requests <[AGD request email]>
Subject: CM: FOI23/552 - Access to docs and Withdrawal indication
[SEC=OFFICIAL]
OFFICIAL
Dear CB,
Freedom of Information Request FOI23/552
I refer to your request to the Attorney-General's Department (the
department) under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) for access
to documents.
The purpose of this email is provide you with access to documents the
subject of your freedom of information request, available from the
following link:
[2]https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Bus...
As outlined in the document, the department does not hold parole decision
information in a way that enables reports to be provided on whether a
decision made by the Attorney-General followed the recommendation provided
by the department.
Additionally, the relevant line area has advised that it is not possible
to provide a breakdown of parole decision by offence type.
Given the public availability of this document, the department would like
to seek your agreement to withdraw FOI23/552. Would you please reply to
this email indicating whether you so agree.
If you have any questions, please contact me by telephone on (02) 6141
6666 or by email to [3][AGD request email].
Kind regards,
Phil
Freedom of Information and Privacy | Strategy and Governance Branch
Attorney-General’s Department
T: 02 6141 6666 | E: [4][AGD request email]
OFFICIAL
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OFFICIAL
Dear CB
Freedom of Information Request FOI23/552
Please see the correspondence below.
The purpose of this email is to advise that, failing any contact from you
by COB Wednesday, 24 January 2024, the department will consider this
request withdrawn.
Kind regards,
Phil
Freedom of Information and Privacy | Strategy and Governance Branch
Attorney-General’s Department
T: 02 6141 6666 | E: [1][AGD request email]
OFFICIAL
From: FOI Requests
Sent: Friday, 19 January 2024 3:11 PM
To: '[FOI #10793 email]'
<[FOI #10793 email]>
Cc: FOI Requests <[AGD request email]>
Subject: CM: FOI23/552 - Access to docs and Withdrawal indication
[SEC=OFFICIAL]
OFFICIAL
Dear CB,
Freedom of Information Request FOI23/552
Just following up on the email below.
Grateful for your confirmation that you’re happy to withdraw this request.
Kind regards,
Phil
Freedom of Information and Privacy | Strategy and Governance Branch
Attorney-General’s Department
T: 02 6141 6666 | E: [2][AGD request email]
OFFICIAL
From: FOI Requests <[3][AGD request email]>
Sent: Tuesday, 16 January 2024 2:44 PM
To: [4][FOI #10793 email]
Cc: FOI Requests <[5][AGD request email]>
Subject: CM: FOI23/552 - Access to docs and Withdrawal indication
[SEC=OFFICIAL]
OFFICIAL
Dear CB,
Freedom of Information Request FOI23/552
I refer to your request to the Attorney-General's Department (the
department) under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) for access
to documents.
The purpose of this email is provide you with access to documents the
subject of your freedom of information request, available from the
following link:
[6]https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Bus...
As outlined in the document, the department does not hold parole decision
information in a way that enables reports to be provided on whether a
decision made by the Attorney-General followed the recommendation provided
by the department.
Additionally, the relevant line area has advised that it is not possible
to provide a breakdown of parole decision by offence type.
Given the public availability of this document, the department would like
to seek your agreement to withdraw FOI23/552. Would you please reply to
this email indicating whether you so agree.
If you have any questions, please contact me by telephone on (02) 6141
6666 or by email to [7][AGD request email].
Kind regards,
Phil
Freedom of Information and Privacy | Strategy and Governance Branch
Attorney-General’s Department
T: 02 6141 6666 | E: [8][AGD request email]
OFFICIAL
The Attorney-General’s Department may collect your personal information
where it is reasonably necessary for, or directly related to, our
functions, including those under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI
Act) and the Privacy Act 1988. We may collect your name, email address and
telephone number so that we can contact you about your request or privacy
complaint. If your request concerns accessing or correcting your personal
information, we will collect the minimum amount of evidence necessary to
verify your identity. We hold personal information in accordance with the
Privacy Act and our privacy policy. If you have an enquiry or complaint
about your privacy, please contact the Privacy Officer on 02 6141 6666 or
via e-mail [email address].
If you have received this email in error, please notify us immediately by
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