Letters patent relating to the office of the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia
Dear Attorney-General's Department,
For ease of reference, would it be possible to provide a copy (or a list) of letters patent relating to the office of the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, including amendments thereto, issued since 1900 until 2008 inclusive?
Thank you.
Yours faithfully,
Tyler
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OFFICIAL
Dear Tyler,
Thank you for your email, which was received by the Attorney-General’s Department (the department) Freedom of Information (FOI) section on 28 July 2024.
Unfortunately the department is unlikely to hold the documents you are requesting. We suggest contacting the Office of the Official Secretary to the Governor-General. More information about how to submit an information access request to that agency can be found here: https://www.gg.gov.au/office-official-se....
We hope this assists you. Please note that if we do not hear back from you by Thursday 1 August 2024, we will consider your request to be withdrawn and no further action will be taken.
Kind regards,
Freedom of Information & Privacy
Attorney-General’s Department
Phone: (02) 6141 6666 | Email: [AGD request email]
OFFICIAL
Dear AGD FOI Requests,
Thank you very much for all this information.
Can we also know whether there are official compilations of legislative or similar instruments that contain a list of letters patent (including amendments) of enquiry and as such show the history of the letters patent (such as those that may be found at https://www.legislation.gov.au/search/st... Or is this a matter for other offices or departments (such as the Office of Parliamentary Counsel)?
Thank you.
Yours faithfully,
Tyler
OFFICIAL
Dear Tyler
Thank you for your email. Unfortunately we do not have any more information. We suggest contacting the Office of the Official Secretary to the Governor-General if you are interested in specific letters patent relating to the Governor-General in the hope that they can either help directly or otherwise point you in the right direction.
Kind regards
Freedom of Information & Privacy
Attorney-General’s Department
Phone: (02) 6141 6666 | Email: [AGD request email]
OFFICIAL
Dear AGD FOI Requests,
Many thanks. While the query was about copies, or at least a list, of all letters patent that have been issued on the subject, I note that AGD may have no further information, and I very much appreciate your advices and assistance.
Thank you
Yours faithfully,
Tyler