OFFICIAL
Dear Ivy,

Acknowledgement of Freedom of Information Request no. 2024/0197

I refer to your request for access to documents under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) received 8 September 2024.

You have requested access to:

"I was wondering if you could give me information on how many Members / Decision makers have had past involvement representing government agencies like the NDIA in appeals processes.
I have concerns that a Member has recently been appointed to the AAT when she had recently represented the NDIA against me during my appeal.
I would like to know how many other Members with possible partisan positions or conflicts are currently or about to be appointed."

We received your request on 8 September 2024 and the 30 day statutory period for processing your request commenced from the day after that date. You should therefore expect a decision from us by 8 October 2024. The 30 day period may be extended if we need to consult other parties or for other reasons permitted under the FOI Act.

Please note that information released under the FOI Act may later be published online on our disclosure log, subject to certain exceptions. Personal information, for example, will not be published where this would be unreasonable.

We will contact you using the email address and phone number you have provided. Please advise if you would prefer us to use an alternative means of contact.

If you have any questions, please contact me on [insert number] or at [AAT request email].

Yours sincerely,

Marta
Assistant Director - FOI & Privacy

Administrative Appeals Tribunal
Legal & Policy
Principal Registry, Melbourne
T: 1800 228 333
E: [AAT request email]

http://www.aat.gov.au/

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