Labour hire, APRA
Dear Australian Prudential Regulation Authority,
I request a document that contains the total number of labour hire staff procured throughout your department.
I also request a document that contains the total number of labour hire staff procured throughout the APS, that are fulfilling functionally equivalent roles to actual APS employees throughout your department.
Additionally, I seek a document that contains the amount spent on labour hire staff procured throughout your department, for the 19/20 financial year.
Finally, I seek a document that contains the amount spent on labour hire staff procured throughout your department, for the 19/20 financial year; that are fulfilling functionally equivalent roles to actual APS employees in your department.
If any of the above documents do not exist please advise.
~~~~
I additionally seek that a charge not be imposed for this FOI request;
The use of labour hire services in the public service is a matter that has been discussed by many outlets, in both the mainstream and independent media.
Further clarity on the use of labour hire employees throughout government departments, (both Commonwealth and State) is of interest to a substantial section of the public.
Information about the number of labour hire employees working APS-equivalent roles, is not currently available within the DHS annual reports. That is why this FOI request is necessary.
To substantiate this point, let me point out a number of recent articles written about public sector use of labour hire:
Sydney Morning Herald:
https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/...
ABC News:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-07-03/a...
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-11-06/n...
Michael West Media:
https://www.michaelwest.com.au/boomers-v...
It is also a topic that has been of interest to the CPSU, a union that represents a substantial section of the public (namely, public servant union members)
https://www.cpsu.org.au/campaigns/scrap-...
In light of the above, please waive the fee associated with this request; on the ground that this is a public interest inquiry.
Yours faithfully,
John Smith
Dear Mr Smith,
I acknowledge receipt of your FOI request dated 23 July 2020. We are
processing your request and will respond soon.
Regards,
FOI OFFICER
T 02 9210 3000 | E [1][APRA request email]
AUSTRALIAN PRUDENTIAL REGULATION AUTHORITY
1 Martin Place (Level 12), Sydney, NSW 2000
GPO Box 9836, Sydney, NSW 2001
T 02 9210 3000 | W [2]www.apra.gov.au
[3]Title: Australian Coat of Arms and APRA logo
-----Original Message-----
From: John Smith <[FOI #6515 email]>
Sent: Thursday, 23 July 2020 11:25 AM
To: Freedom of Information <[email address]>
Subject: Freedom of Information request - Labour hire, APRA
Dear Australian Prudential Regulation Authority,
I request a document that contains the total number of labour hire staff
procured throughout your department.
I also request a document that contains the total number of labour hire
staff procured throughout the APS, that are fulfilling functionally
equivalent roles to actual APS employees throughout your department.
Additionally, I seek a document that contains the amount spent on labour
hire staff procured throughout your department, for the 19/20 financial
year.
Finally, I seek a document that contains the amount spent on labour hire
staff procured throughout your department, for the 19/20 financial year;
that are fulfilling functionally equivalent roles to actual APS employees
in your department.
If any of the above documents do not exist please advise.
~~~~
I additionally seek that a charge not be imposed for this FOI request;
The use of labour hire services in the public service is a matter that has
been discussed by many outlets, in both the mainstream and independent
media.
Further clarity on the use of labour hire employees throughout government
departments, (both Commonwealth and State) is of interest to a substantial
section of the public.
Information about the number of labour hire employees working
APS-equivalent roles, is not currently available within the DHS annual
reports. That is why this FOI request is necessary.
To substantiate this point, let me point out a number of recent articles
written about public sector use of labour hire:
Sydney Morning Herald:
[4]https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/...
ABC News:
[5]https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-07-03/a...
[6]https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-11-06/n...
Michael West Media:
[7]https://www.michaelwest.com.au/boomers-v...
It is also a topic that has been of interest to the CPSU, a union that
represents a substantial section of the public (namely, public servant
union members)
[8]https://www.cpsu.org.au/campaigns/scrap-...
In light of the above, please waive the fee associated with this request;
on the ground that this is a public interest inquiry.
Yours faithfully,
John Smith
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Dear Mr Smith,
APRA seeks your agreement to extend the timeframe by 30 days to process
the below request under s 15AA(a) of the FOI Act. APRA is due to make a
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AUSTRALIAN PRUDENTIAL REGULATION AUTHORITY
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GPO Box 9836, Sydney, NSW 2001
T 02 9210 3000 | W [2]www.apra.gov.au
[3]Title: Australian Coat of Arms and APRA logo
-----Original Message-----
From: John Smith <[FOI #6515 email]>
Sent: Thursday, 23 July 2020 11:25 AM
To: Freedom of Information <[email address]>
Subject: Freedom of Information request - Labour hire, APRA
Dear Australian Prudential Regulation Authority,
I request a document that contains the total number of labour hire staff
procured throughout your department.
I also request a document that contains the total number of labour hire
staff procured throughout the APS, that are fulfilling functionally
equivalent roles to actual APS employees throughout your department.
Additionally, I seek a document that contains the amount spent on labour
hire staff procured throughout your department, for the 19/20 financial
year.
Finally, I seek a document that contains the amount spent on labour hire
staff procured throughout your department, for the 19/20 financial year;
that are fulfilling functionally equivalent roles to actual APS employees
in your department.
If any of the above documents do not exist please advise.
~~~~
I additionally seek that a charge not be imposed for this FOI request;
The use of labour hire services in the public service is a matter that has
been discussed by many outlets, in both the mainstream and independent
media.
Further clarity on the use of labour hire employees throughout government
departments, (both Commonwealth and State) is of interest to a substantial
section of the public.
Information about the number of labour hire employees working
APS-equivalent roles, is not currently available within the DHS annual
reports. That is why this FOI request is necessary.
To substantiate this point, let me point out a number of recent articles
written about public sector use of labour hire:
Sydney Morning Herald:
[4]https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/...
ABC News:
[5]https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-07-03/a...
[6]https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-11-06/n...
Michael West Media:
[7]https://www.michaelwest.com.au/boomers-v...
It is also a topic that has been of interest to the CPSU, a union that
represents a substantial section of the public (namely, public servant
union members)
[8]https://www.cpsu.org.au/campaigns/scrap-...
In light of the above, please waive the fee associated with this request;
on the ground that this is a public interest inquiry.
Yours faithfully,
John Smith
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Our reference: RQ20/03105
Agency reference: FOI 21-3
Mr John Smith
Sent by email: [1][FOI #6515 email]
Extension of time application by the Australian Prudential Regulation
Authority
Dear Ms Smith
I write to advise that on 21 August 2020 the Office of the Australian
Information Commissioner (the OAIC) received an application from the
Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) for an extension of
time, to process your FOI request.
APRHA has applied for an extension of time under s 15AB of the Freedom of
Information Act 1982 (Cth) because your request is considered to be
complex.
APRA has advised the OAIC that:
· Part of the request requires APRA to collate information about
labor hire staff performing functionally equivalent roles to actual APS
employees. Because APRA is a non-APS agency such information is not
readily available
· The request requires significant sourcing and collating of
information from a variety of areas and the FOI team is currently waiting
on results from these internal consultations in order to review the
documents
APRA has requested an extension to 21 September 2020. 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 30 August 2020. If I do
not hear from you by this date, I will proceed to make a decision on the
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Yours sincerely
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-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2020 12:37 AM
To: Carl English <[email address]>
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Dear Carl English,
I agree to the extension of time.
Yours sincerely,
John Smith
-----Original Message-----
Our reference: RQ20/03105
Agency reference: FOI 21-3
Mr John Smith
Sent by email: [1][FOI #6515 email]
Extension of time application by the Australian Prudential Regulation
Authority
Dear Ms Smith
I write to advise that on 21 August 2020 the Office of the Australian
Information Commissioner (the OAIC) received an application from the
Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) for an extension of
time, to process your FOI request.
APRHA has applied for an extension of time under s 15AB of the Freedom of
Information Act 1982 (Cth) because your request is considered to be
complex.
APRA has advised the OAIC that:
· Part of the request requires APRA to collate information about
labor hire staff performing functionally equivalent roles to actual APS
employees. Because APRA is a non-APS agency such information is not
readily available
· The request requires significant sourcing and collating of
information from a variety of areas and the FOI team is currently waiting
on results from these internal consultations in order to review the
documents
APRA has requested an extension to 21 September 2020. 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 30 August 2020. If I do
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Yours sincerely
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Freedom of Information Dispute
Resolution
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Dear Mr Smith,
Please find attached APRA's Notice of Decision dated 21 September 2020 and
Document 1.
Regards,
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GPO Box 9836, Sydney, NSW 2001
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[3]Title: Australian Coat of Arms and APRA logo
-----Original Message-----
From: John Smith <[FOI #6515 email]>
Sent: Thursday, 23 July 2020 11:25 AM
To: Freedom of Information <[email address]>
Subject: Freedom of Information request - Labour hire, APRA
Dear Australian Prudential Regulation Authority,
I request a document that contains the total number of labour hire staff
procured throughout your department.
I also request a document that contains the total number of labour hire
staff procured throughout the APS, that are fulfilling functionally
equivalent roles to actual APS employees throughout your department.
Additionally, I seek a document that contains the amount spent on labour
hire staff procured throughout your department, for the 19/20 financial
year.
Finally, I seek a document that contains the amount spent on labour hire
staff procured throughout your department, for the 19/20 financial year;
that are fulfilling functionally equivalent roles to actual APS employees
in your department.
If any of the above documents do not exist please advise.
~~~~
I additionally seek that a charge not be imposed for this FOI request;
The use of labour hire services in the public service is a matter that has
been discussed by many outlets, in both the mainstream and independent
media.
Further clarity on the use of labour hire employees throughout government
departments, (both Commonwealth and State) is of interest to a substantial
section of the public.
Information about the number of labour hire employees working
APS-equivalent roles, is not currently available within the DHS annual
reports. That is why this FOI request is necessary.
To substantiate this point, let me point out a number of recent articles
written about public sector use of labour hire:
Sydney Morning Herald:
[4]https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/...
ABC News:
[5]https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-07-03/a...
[6]https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-11-06/n...
Michael West Media:
[7]https://www.michaelwest.com.au/boomers-v...
It is also a topic that has been of interest to the CPSU, a union that
represents a substantial section of the public (namely, public servant
union members)
[8]https://www.cpsu.org.au/campaigns/scrap-...
In light of the above, please waive the fee associated with this request;
on the ground that this is a public interest inquiry.
Yours faithfully,
John Smith
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