Good afternoon Ms Keys,

Acknowledgement of receipt of Freedom of Information request

I refer to your request received by the Department of Health and Aged Care
(the department) for access to documents under the Freedom of Information
Act 1982 (FOI Act). You have requested access to:

A copy of guidelines/information sheets/correspondence containing a list
of evidence-based drugs for treating the neurological condition Myalgic
Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS).

The reference number for your request is FOI 25-0036 LD. Please ensure
that you quote this number in future correspondence with us concerning
this request.

Timeframes

Your request was received on 2 October 2024. The statutory timeframe for
processing your request is 30 calendar days and you should expect to be
notified of a decision from the department on or before 1 November 2024.
The period of 30 days may be extended if the department needs to consult
third parties or for other reasons. We will advise you if this happens.

Other Information

The department may impose a charge for the work involved in providing
access to the documents.  If this request attracts a charge you will be
notified in writing.

Unless you advise otherwise:

·       any draft and duplicate documents will be excluded from the scope
of your request, and

·       any public service employee names below Senior Executive Service
level and direct telephone numbers of all staff will be excluded from the
scope of your request under s22(1)(a)(ii) of the FOI Act.

Please note that information released under the FOI Act may later be
published online on our disclosure log
[1]www.health.gov.au/resources/foi-disclosure-log, subject to certain
exceptions. (For example, personal information will not be published where
this would be unreasonable.)

You can contact the FOI team via email at [2][email address] or by phone
on 02 6289 1666, should you have any questions.

 

Kind regards,

 

FOI Case Officer – Freedom of Information Section

Legal Advice and Legislation Branch

Legal Division | Corporate Operations Group

Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care

T: 02 6289 1666 | E: [3][email address]

PO Box 9848, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia

The Department of Health and Aged Care acknowledges First Nations peoples
as the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia, and their
continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to
them and their cultures, and to all Elders both past and present.

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From: Julie Keys [4][FOI #12132 email]
Sent: Wednesday, October 2, 2024 9:04 PM
To: FOI [5][email address]
Subject: Freedom of Information request - ME/CFS - evidence based
treatments

 

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Dear Department of Health,

 

I am seeking a copy of  guidelines/information sheets/correspondence
containing a list of evidence based drugs for treating the neurological
condition myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS).

 

Yours faithfully,

 

Julie Keys

 

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Dear Ms Keys

 

We refer to your FOI request received on 2 October 2024.

 

Please find attached a decision on access.

 

If you have any queries in relation to this decision, please contact the
FOI Section on the details below.

 

Yours sincerely

 

Guy

Freedom of Information Section

Legal Advice and Legislation Branch

Legal and Assurance Division | Corporate Operations Group

Australian Government, Department of Health and Aged Care

T: 02 6289 1666 | E: [1][email address]

PO Box 9848, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia

 

The Department of Health and Aged Care acknowledges the traditional
custodians of Australia and their continued connection to land, sea and
community. We pay our respects to elders past and present. 

 

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Dear Ms Keys,

 

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION INTERNAL REVIEW REQUEST – NOTIFICATION OF RECEIPT

 

I am writing to notify you that the Department of Health and Aged Care
(department) has received your request for an Internal Review of a
decision on access made by the department on 30 October 2024 under the
Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth) (FOI Act).

 

The department has 30 calendar days after the date your request was
received (7 November 2024) to notify you of its decision on the internal
review.

 

You can contact the FOI Section via email at [1][email address], should
you have any questions.

 

Kind regards,

 

FOI Case Officer – Freedom of Information Section

Legal Advice and Legislation Branch

Legal Division | Corporate Operations Group

Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care

T: 02 6289 1666 | E: [2][email address]

PO Box 9848, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia

The Department of Health and Aged Care acknowledges First Nations peoples
as the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia, and their
continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to
them and their cultures, and to all Elders both past and present.

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Please use this email address for all replies to this request:

[4][FOI #12132 email]

 

This request has been made by an individual using Right to Know. This
message and any reply that you make will be published on the internet.
More information on how Right to Know works can be found at:

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be delayed.

 

If you find this service useful as an FOI officer, please ask your web
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