Geoengineering, weather modification and rain making activities conducted in Victoria from January 2017 through to April 2023
Dear Victorian Department of Jobs, Precincts, and Regions (DJPR),
I request that I be granted access to all documents and recorded communications regarding the following:
a) Authorizations made by the relevant minister under the Rain-making Control Act 1967 for the period of 1st January 2017 through to 18th April 2023
b) Orders of discontinuance issued according to the Rain-making Control Act 1967 for the period of 1st January 2017 through to 18th April 2023
c) Offences committed under the Rain-making Control Act 1967 for the period of 1st January 2017 through to 18th April 2023
d) The department's knowledge of or awareness of geoengineering, weather modification or rain making activities conducted in Victoria but not subject to the Rain-making Control Act 1967 for the period of 1st January 2017 through to 18th April 2023
Yours faithfully,
George Athanasakos
OFFICIAL
Good Afternoon,
Please see attached.
Kind Regards,
Freedom of Information and Privacy Unit
Legal and Legislation I Corporate Services
Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions
1 Spring Street, Melbourne, Victoria Australia 3000
T: 1800 317 531
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OFFICIAL
Dear Sir,
I refer to your request under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI
Act) that has been transferred to this department. The reference number
for your request is 5746.
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Stuart
Stuart Atkins, Manager FOI & Privacy, Legal and Legislation Division
Corporate Services | Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
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Dear Stuart B Atkins (DEECA),
The application fee has been made and the attached payment form has been completed and emailed to [email address]
Yours sincerely,
George Athanasakos