Launch recruitment contract: CN315697
Dear Department of Home Affairs,
This FOI request relates to an ongoing investigation by my news outlet, into the use of labour hire firm staffing within the Australian Public Service.
I am seeking a copy of the contract with commonwealth tender ID CN315697, between DHA and Launch Recruitment Pty ltd, publish date 25 March 2011.
Yours faithfully,
John Smith
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FOI Request: FA 20/06/00821
File Number: OBJ2020/19987
Dear Mr Smith
Acknowledgement of Freedom of Information Access request
I refer to your correspondence received on 18 June 2020 seeking access to documents held by the Department of Home Affairs (the Department) under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (the FOI Act).
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You have requested access to the following:
A copy of the contract with commonwealth tender ID CN315697, between DHA and Launch Recruitment Pty ltd, publish date 25 March 2011
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Dear Mr Smith
FOI request FA 20/06/00821
I refer to your FOI request received on 18 June 2020, seeking access to
the following:
A copy of the contract with commonwealth tender ID CN315697, between DHA
and Launch Recruitment Pty ltd, publish date 25 March 2011.
The Department has made a decision on this request. Please find attached
the decision record and document released under the FOI Act.
This request has now been closed.
Yours sincerely
Freedom of Information Officer
FOI Section
FOI and Records Management Branch
Data Division
Strategy & Law Enforcement Group
Email: [1][DIBP request email]
Department of Home Affairs - [2]www.homeaffairs.gov.au
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Dear FOI,
Thank you for having released the above document, I greatly appreciate it.
I seek internal review of this decision, on the ground that the amounts paid by DIAC at clauses 6.1.2 and 6.1.3 should not be withheld on the s47G conditional exemption ground.
That is because the amount paid, nearly 9 years ago, could not reasonably be expected to prejudice the lawful business of anyone.
This is because the information is from such a long time ago (and unlikely to reflect current rates that are being paid), and because it is such an unimportant piece of information that it could not reasonably be considered as something that would affect the business.
Alternatively, even if there is a prejudicial effect; the effect would be so minor, so as to be outweighed by the public interest factors favoring disclosure. (Including the ability of the public to scrutinize the use of public money)
Yours sincerely,
John Smith
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