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OFFICIAL

Dear Mr Welton

Freedom of Information Request FOI23/086

I refer to your request to the Attorney-General under the Freedom of
Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) for access to documents.

The purpose of this email is to advise you that your request has been
transferred to the Attorney-General's Department (the department) from the
Attorney-Generals' Office (office).

Under s 16(1) of the FOI Act, an FOI entity can transfer a request if the
requested document is not in the possession of that entity but is in the
possession of another entity or if the subject matter of the document is
more closely connected with the functions of another entity.

Accordingly, on 17 February 2023, the office transferred your request to
the department for:

Can I please have a report that details how many complaints of judicial
misconduct have been requested against Justice Jillian Williams. This
includes her time spent in the Federal Circuit Court.

I believe that I am the victim of such judicial misconduct, so I expect to
see my name on the list. This is another request completed for the Welton
investigation.

If you disagree with this interpretation of your request, please let me
know in writing as soon as possible.

Your request was received on 27 January 2023 and the 30 day statutory
period for processing your request commenced from the day after that date.
The transfer of your request does not affect the due date for completion
of your request. You should therefore expect a decision from us by 27
February 2023. However, the statutory period of 30 days may be extended if
we need to consult third parties or for other reasons. We will advise you
if this happens. More information is available on the Office of the
Australian Information Commissioner's Website. Information about
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Kind regards

Kellie

Freedom of Information & Privacy

Attorney-General’s Department

( Phone: (02) 6141 6666 | 8  Email:  [email address]

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Dear Mr Welton

Freedom of Information Request FOI23/082

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 advise you that your request has been
transferred to another agency.

The department conducted initial searches and did not locate relevant
documents for your request. Under s 16(1) of the FOI Act, the department,
with the agreement of the other agency, may transfer the request to the
other agency if the subject matter/function is more closely aligned with
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.

We received your request on 27 January 2023 and the 30 day statutory
period for processing your request commenced from the day after that date.
The transfer of your request does not affect the due date for completion
of your request. You should therefore expect a decision from the Federal
Circuit and Family Court of Australia by 27 February 2023. However, the
statutory period of 30 days may be extended if the Federal Circuit and
Family Court of Australia needs to consult third parties or for other
reasons. The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia will advise you
if this happens.

The FOI contact for the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia is
[1][email address] or (08) 7201 6074.

If you have any questions, please contact me on (02) 6141 6666 or by email
to [2][email address]

Kind regards

Kellie

Freedom of Information & Privacy

Attorney-General’s Department

( Phone: (02) 6141 6666 | 8  Email:  [email address]

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]. 
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OFFICIAL

Dear Mr Welton

Please find letter attached.

Kind Regards

Mike

Customer Service

Federal Circuit and Family Court of
Australia

p. 1300 352 000 - family law matters
| p. 1300 720 980 – federal law
matters

e. [1][email address]
w. [2]www.fcfcoa.gov.au
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[4]cid:image003.png@01D81CF4.2DF92410 I acknowledge the Australian
Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander peoples as the first
inhabitants of the nation and the
traditional custodians of the lands
where we live, learn and work.

From: FOI Requests <[email address]>
Sent: Tuesday, 21 February 2023 12:36 PM
To: Mr Welton <[FOI #9858 email]>
Cc: FOI Requests <[email address]>
Subject: CM: AGD TO APPLICANT - Transfer of FOI Request: FOI23/082 -
Attorney-General's Department to Federal Circuit and Family Court of
Australia

Dear Mr Welton

Freedom of Information Request FOI23/082

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 advise you that your request has been
transferred to another agency.

The department conducted initial searches and did not locate relevant
documents for your request. Under s 16(1) of the FOI Act, the department,
with the agreement of the other agency, may transfer the request to the
other agency if the subject matter/function is more closely aligned with
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia.

We received your request on 27 January 2023 and the 30 day statutory
period for processing your request commenced from the day after that date.
The transfer of your request does not affect the due date for completion
of your request. You should therefore expect a decision from the Federal
Circuit and Family Court of Australia by 27 February 2023. However, the
statutory period of 30 days may be extended if the Federal Circuit and
Family Court of Australia needs to consult third parties or for other
reasons. The Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia will advise you
if this happens.

The FOI contact for the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia is
[5][email address] or (08) 7201 6074.

If you have any questions, please contact me on (02) 6141 6666 or by email
to [6][email address]

Kind regards

Kellie

Freedom of Information & Privacy

Attorney-General’s Department

( Phone: (02) 6141 6666 | 8  Email:  [7][email address]

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