Federal integrity agency
Dear Attorney-General's Department,
I am writing to request documented proposed timelines for the establishment of a federal anti-corruption body.
Yours faithfully,
John Smith
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OFFICIAL
Dear Mr Smith
Freedom of Information Request FOI22/233
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 my email is to seek your agreement to extend the processing
period for your request. Further information about this, including my
reasons for requesting an extension from you, has been set out below for
your consideration and response.
Extension of Time Request
Under section 15AA of the FOI Act, an agency may extend the initial
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
the agency gives written notice of the extension to the Information
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. Please be assured that we are
working to process your request as quickly as possible however,
consultation regarding potential disclosure of documents to you is taking
longer than originally anticipated.
If you agree to the requested extension of up to 30 days, please let me
know in writing at your earliest convenience.
The department received your request on 20 September 2022 and the 30 day
statutory period for processing your request is currently 20 October
2022.
If you agree to the requested extension, the new due date will be 21
November 2022. However, the department will make every effort to provide a
decision to you as soon as possible.
Please note that if you agree to the extension, the department is required
to notify the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner, including
your name and contact details.
If you have any questions, please contact me by telephone on (02) 6141
6666 or by email to [AGD request email].
Joanna
Freedom of Information and Privacy | Strategy and Governance Branch
Attorney-General’s Department
T: 02 6141 6666 | E: [AGD request email]
OFFICIAL
Dear Mr Smith
Freedom of Information Request FOI22/233
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 my email is to seek your agreement to extend the processing
period for your request. Further information about this, including my
reasons for requesting an extension from you, has been set out below for
your consideration and response.
Extension of Time Request
Under section 15AA of the FOI Act, an agency may extend the initial
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
the agency gives written notice of the extension to the Information
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. Please be assured that we are
working to process your request as quickly as possible however,
consultation regarding potential disclosure of documents to you is taking
longer than originally anticipated.
If you agree to the requested extension of up to 30 days, please let me
know in writing at your earliest convenience.
The department received your request on 20 September 2022 and the 30 day
statutory period for processing your request is currently 20 October
2022.
If you agree to the requested extension, the new due date will be 21
November 2022. However, the department will make every effort to provide a
decision to you as soon as possible.
Please note that if you agree to the extension, the department is required
to notify the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner, including
your name and contact details.
If you have any questions, please contact me by telephone on (02) 6141
6666 or by email to [AGD request email].
Joanna
Freedom of Information and Privacy | Strategy and Governance Branch
Attorney-General’s Department
T: 02 6141 6666 | E: [AGD request email]
OFFICIAL
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OFFICIAL
Dear Mr Smith
I am following up on my request to you for an extension of time to
finalise consultations on documents for your request and provide
information on the next steps for finalising your request.
I did not hear from you in response to my request for an extension of time
and the decision is now deemed.
The department will continue to process your request and provide a
decision to you by 21 November 2022.
The department is also applying for an extension of time from the Office
of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) to finalise your request
so that your review rights are not affected. More information of
extensions of time is available from the OAIC website at
[1]https://www.oaic.gov.au/freedom-of-infor...
.
If you have any questions, please contact me by telephone on (02) 6141
6666 or by email to [2][AGD request email].
Joanna
Freedom of Information and Privacy | Strategy and Governance Branch
Attorney-General’s Department
T: 02 6141 6666 | E: [3][AGD request email]
OFFICIAL
From: FOI Requests <[AGD request email]>
Sent: Monday, 17 October 2022 8:25 PM
To: John Smith <[FOI #9388 email]>
Cc: FOI Requests <[AGD request email]>
Subject: Request for extension of time: FOI22/233 - Attorney-General's
Department - Federal integrity agency [SEC=OFFICIAL]
OFFICIAL
Dear Mr Smith
Freedom of Information Request FOI22/233
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 my email is to seek your agreement to extend the processing
period for your request. Further information about this, including my
reasons for requesting an extension from you, has been set out below for
your consideration and response.
Extension of Time Request
Under section 15AA of the FOI Act, an agency may extend the initial
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
the agency gives written notice of the extension to the Information
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. Please be assured that we are
working to process your request as quickly as possible however,
consultation regarding potential disclosure of documents to you is taking
longer than originally anticipated.
If you agree to the requested extension of up to 30 days, please let me
know in writing at your earliest convenience.
The department received your request on 20 September 2022 and the 30 day
statutory period for processing your request is currently 20 October
2022.
If you agree to the requested extension, the new due date will be 21
November 2022. However, the department will make every effort to provide a
decision to you as soon as possible.
Please note that if you agree to the extension, the department is required
to notify the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner, including
your name and contact details.
If you have any questions, please contact me by telephone on (02) 6141
6666 or by email to [4][AGD request email].
Joanna
Freedom of Information and Privacy | Strategy and Governance Branch
Attorney-General’s Department
T: 02 6141 6666 | E: [5][AGD request email]
OFFICIAL
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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
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Dear Joanne / FOI Requests,
I cannot see the public interest need for this extension so I do not agree.
Yours sincerely,
John Smith
Our reference: RQ22/03854
Agency reference: FOI22/233
John Smith
Sent by email: [1][FOI #9388 email]
Extension of time application by Attorney-general's Department
Dear John Smith
I write to advise that on 21 October 2022 the Office of the Australian
Information Commissioner (the OAIC) received an application from
Attorney-General's Department (AGD) for an extension of time, to process
your FOI request of 20 September 2022.
AGD has applied for an extension of time under s 15AC of the Freedom of
Information Act 1982 (Cth) because it has been unable to finalise your
request within the initial decision period.
AGD has advised the OAIC that:
· The request covers one document prepared by the Department that
has sensitivities related to the Cabinet processes.
· These sensitivities were identified later in the consultation
process. The Department is consulting with relevant agencies to identify
the appropriate decision on access for the identified document
· The Australian Commission for Law Enforcement Integrity (ACLEI)
and the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PMC) have an
interest in the request which requires they be consulted
· The Department wrote to you on 21 October 2022 to advise an
application will be made to the OAIC for an extension of time to finalise
the request and to expect a decision by 21 November 2022
· The Department has commenced additional consultation with a
response date of
27 October 2022. After consideration of the consultation comments the
Department will commence final preparation of the decision and
consideration by the decision-maker.
AGD has requested an extension to 21 November 2022. I will take any
comments you may have to make into account when deciding the application.
Please respond to this email by close of business Tuesday 1 November
2022.
If I do not hear from you by this date, the decision maker will make a
decision on the basis of the information provided to me by the AGD.
You will be notified of the extension of time decision once the matter has
been finalised.
Further information about extension of time requests may be found on our
website at [2]Extensions of time.
Contact
If you have any questions regarding this email please contact me on (02)
9942 4061 or via email to [3][email address] . Please quote OAIC
reference: RQ22/03854 in all correspondence.
Kind regards
[4]O A I C logo Karen Tulloch | Assistant Director
Investigations and Compliance
Freedom of Information Regulatory Group
Office of the Australian Information Commissioner
GPO Box 5218 Sydney NSW 2001 | [5]oaic.gov.au
1300 363 992 | [6][email address]
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Dear Karen,
Okay, looking forward to the release of this information.
Yours sincerely,
John Smith
Our reference: RQ22/03854
Agency reference: FOI22/233
Mr John Smith
Sent by email: [1][FOI #9388 email]
CC: [2][email address]
Extension of time under s 15AC
Dear Mr Smith
Please find attached an FOI Extension of Time Decision relating to your
FOI Request with the Attorney General’s Department. A copy of this
decision has also been provided to AGD today.
Kind regards
[3]O A I C logo Karen Tulloch | Assistant Director
Investigations and Compliance
Freedom of Information Regulatory Group
Office of the Australian Information Commissioner
GPO Box 5218 Sydney NSW 2001 | [4]oaic.gov.au
1300 363 992 | [5][email address]
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OFFICIAL
Dear Mr Smith
Freedom of Information Request FOI22/233
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 provide you with a decision in response to that request.
Please find attached your decision letter, including review rights and the document for your request.
If you have any questions, please contact me by telephone on (02) 6141 6666 or by email to mailto:[AGD request email].
Joanna
Joanna Baker
Assistant Director
Freedom of Information and Privacy | Strategy and Governance Branch
Attorney-General’s Department
T: 02 6141 6666 | E: [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 return email and delete all copies. If this email or any attachments have been sent to you in error, that error does not constitute waiver of any confidentiality, privilege or copyright in respect of information in the email or attachments.