Estimates briefing papers
Dear Australian National University FOI team,
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act 1982, I would like to request a copy of all Estimates Briefing Papers prepared for all ANU staff members appearing before the Senate for Estimates on 27 February 2025, 7 November 2024 and 6 June 2024. Estimates Briefing Papers should be construed to include all documents prepared for all ANU officials to bring with them to these hearings.
Kind regards,
Bruce Phillip Jost
Good morning,
On 8 March 2025, the Australian National University (the University)
received your request for access to documents under the Freedom of
Information Act 1982 (the FOI Act).
The University has taken your request to be as follows:
I would like to request a copy of all Estimates Briefing Papers prepared
for all ANU staff members appearing before the Senate for Estimates on 27
February 2025, 7 November 2024 and 6 June 2024. Estimates Briefing Papers
should be construed to include all documents prepared for all ANU
officials to bring with them to these hearings.
Your request has been assigned the case number 202500033.
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Dear Mr Jost,
Please find attached correspondence related to your FOI Request 202500033.
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FOI Team
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The Australian National University
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Dear Mr Tweedie,
Thank you for your reply.
I would like to revise. I am now requesting the following documents:
Estimates Briefing Papers prepared for ANU staff members appearing before the Senate for Estimates on 27 February 2025, 7 November 2024 and 6 June 2024 that discuss or mention ANU contracts with consulting firms relating to Renew ANU, including those with Nous Group and CMAX Advisory. Please do not include any duplicate documents.
Yours sincerely,
Bruce Phillip Jost
Dear Mr Jost,
Unfortunately that revision does not remove the practical refusal reason due to the number of staff members involved in the Senate Estimates process across the 3 separate instances you are requesting material for.
We can process in line with that request if you target a specific staff member's briefing pack - for example, the Vice-Chancellor's briefing pack for each of those senate estimates hearings.
Please let us know how you wish to proceed.
Kind regards,
ANU FOI Team
Dear Freedom of Information,
Thank you for clarifying what further detail you require.
Please limit your search to the briefing pack of the Chief Operating Officer.
Yours sincerely,
Bruce Phillip Jost