Documents pertaining to the safety of covid19 vaccines for pregnant woman
Dear Department of Health,
I would like to request the following documentation to be provided to me according to Freedom of information request under the 1982 Freedom of Information Act
1. Documents pertaining to trials done on the safety of the Covid19 vaccines on pregnant woman.
2. Documents on the affects of fertility in prenatal woman
Yours faithfully,
Tim Murphy
Good afternoon
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST – NOTIFICATION OF RECEIPT AND REQUEST FOR AN EXTENSION OF TIME
I am writing to notify you that the Department of Health (department) received your request on 27 October 2021 for access to documents under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth) (FOI Act) being:
1. Documents pertaining to trials done on the safety of the Covid19 vaccines on pregnant woman.
2. Documents on the affects of fertility in prenatal woman
The statutory timeframe for processing your request is 30 calendar days within which a decision on access to the requested documents is to be notified. The department may impose a charge for the work involved in providing access to the documents. If this request attracts a charge you will be notified in writing.
Unless you advise otherwise, draft and duplicate documents and Commonwealth employee names and contact details below Senior Executive Service level and mobile telephone numbers of all staff will be excluded from the scope of your request under s22(1)(a)(ii) of the FOI Act.
Request for extension of time
As a result of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the department is dealing with a very high volume of FOI requests. To ensure the department can process your request in accordance with the requirements of the FOI Act, including locating and providing access to all relevant documents, the department would be grateful if you would agree to an extension of 30 calendar days for processing your request. If you agree, the department will endeavour to provide a decision to you by 26 December 2021.
Next Steps
Please contact the department by 1 November 2021 with your decision to the 30 day extension of processing time.
You can contact the FOI Unit via email at [email address], should you have any questions.
Kind regards
FOI Officer
Freedom of Information Section
Legal & Assurance Division | Corporate Operations Group
Legal Advice & Legislation Branch
Australian Government Department of Health
E: [Health request email]
GPO Box 9848, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
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Dear FOI,
Thank you for your quick response I'm on holidays so I'm sorry for my tardiness, Yes I have no problem with an extension of time to look for documents.
thank you for your efforts
Yours sincerely,
Tim Murphy
Dear Mr Murphy,
I am writing to provide you with an update regarding your request for documents.
Recently, your request was transferred to the TGA, as the scope of your request is more appropriate to the TGA's purview.
As you would be aware, the TGA is experiencing a significant call on resources to manage Australia's response to COVID-19. Unfortunately this is having an impact on our ability to process requests in a timely fashion, and it has become apparent that the TGA may be unable to meet the current deadline for your request.
I would be grateful if you would consider agreeing to an extension (under section 15AA) of the Freedom of Information Act 1982, of fourteen (14) days for the processing of your request. If you agree to this extension, the decision on your request would then be due on or before 10 December 2021.
We would be grateful if you are able to advise according our request for extension by COB Thursday 25 November.
Thank you for your consideration and we look forward to hearing from you.
Freedom of Information
Therapeutic Goods Administration
Australian Government Department of Health
T: 02 6289 4630 | E: [email address]
PO Box 100, Woden ACT 2606, Australia
Web: www.tga.gov.au
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Dear Mr Murphy
Please find attached correspondence in relation to your Freedom of
Information request.
As set out in the attached correspondence, we seek your response within 14
days, being 9 December 2021.
Pursuant to section 24AB(8) of the Freedom of Information Act 1982, the
statutory timeframe for processing your request is set aside during this
consultation process.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the FOI Team.
Regards
David
Freedom of Information
Therapeutic Goods Administration
Australian Government Department of Health
T: 02 6289 4630 | E: [1][email address]
PO Box 100, Woden ACT 2606, Australia
Web: [2]www.tga.gov.au
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Dear TGA FOI,
Thank you for your response, I am happy for the timeframe to be extended.
Thank you for your efforts.
Yours sincerely,
Tim Murphy
Good morning Mr Murphy,
Thank you for your email below.
In the letter to you on 25 November, the TGA advised you that the scope of your request is too voluminous to process, and, accordingly, you have until 9 December to do one of the following:
- withdraw your request;
- make a revised request; or
- indicate that you do not wish to revise your request.
Thanks again.
Freedom of Information
Therapeutic Goods Administration
Australian Government Department of Health
T: 02 6289 4630 | E: [email address]
PO Box 100, Woden ACT 2606, Australia
Web: www.tga.gov.au
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Dear Mr Betts
I refer to the TGA’s request consultation letter (attached) that was sent to you on 25 November 2021.
As noted in our letter, and, in accordance with subsection 24AB(7) of the FOI Act, as you have not done one of the following:
- withdraw your request;
- make a revised request; or
- indicate that you do not wish to revise your request;
your request is now taken to have been withdrawn.
Freedom of Information
Therapeutic Goods Administration
Australian Government Department of Health
T: 02 6289 4630 | E: [email address]
PO Box 100, Woden ACT 2606, Australia
Web: www.tga.gov.au
Important: This transmission is intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain confidential or legally privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that any use or dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you receive this transmission in error please notify the author immediately and delete all copies of this transmission.
The Department of Health acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Australia and their continued connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to all Elders past and present.
Dear Mr Murphy,
Apologies for the incorrect name appearing on the email below.
As noted, your request is now considered withdrawn.
Freedom of Information
Therapeutic Goods Administration
Australian Government Department of Health
T: 02 6289 4630 | E: [email address]
PO Box 100, Woden ACT 2606, Australia
Web: www.tga.gov.au
Important: This transmission is intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain confidential or legally privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that any use or dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you receive this transmission in error please notify the author immediately and delete all copies of this transmission.
The Department of Health acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Australia and their continued connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to all Elders past and present.