Our reference: LEX3489

Dear Andorra,

Apologies for the delay in sending this – it appears that my email outbox
experienced technical difficulties on the 28^th of November, and the
acknowledgement was not sent then. I confirm that we have been working on
your request an are on track to provide a decision within the legislated
timeframe.

Acknowledgement of your Freedom of Information Request

I refer to your request for access to documents under the Freedom of
Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) made in the following terms:

the index of the Department's Senate Estimates issues brief that was
prepared for the Commissioner for the Senate Estimates conducted between
28 October and 11 November 2022.

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Your request was received by the Australian Electoral Commission (the AEC)
on 14 November 2022, and the 30 day statutory timeframe for processing
your request commenced from the day after that date.  You should expect to
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Yours sincerely

Meg

Australian Electoral Commission

T: 13 23 26

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Dear Andorra Loom

I refer to your request for access to documents (our ref: LEX3489) under
the Freedom of Information Act 1982.

I attach my letter giving you the delegate’s decision regarding your
request, and its attachments.

If you have any questions please email or contact our enquiries line on 13
23 26.

Yours sincerely

Meg

T: 13 23 26

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