Memorandum of Understanding between South Australia Police and RSPCA South Australia
To South Australia Police,
Please consider this a Freedom of Information request under the FOI Act 1991.
South Australia Police are vested with powers to investigate and prosecute animal cruelty reports and cases in SA, along with the RSPCA SA ("Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals South Australia Pty Ltd"). Yet information on current protocols for the communication, processing and assignations of cruelty reports, investigations and prosecutions between the two bodies has not been made public, despite it being a matter of public interest.
I am seeking access to documents outlining the current applicable protocols, policies, Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) or other written agreement between RSPCA SA and South Australia Police, that outline how animal cruelty matters are processed, communicated and responded to between the two agencies.
Please note that I do not consent to any documents being deemed irrelevant to this application without my approval. As this application is made in the public interest, as a means of increasing transparency surrounding the application of State Government legislation (the Animal Welfare Act 1985), I request that any processing charges for this application that may arise be waived.
Thank-you,
Matilda Duncan
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Attention: Ms Matilda Duncan
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Freedom of Information Unit (100)
Information Services Branch
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Attention: Ms Matilda Duncan
Please be advised that this Office will not be posting a hard copy version
in addition to this emailed copy.
Please direct all email responses to:
[1][SAPOL request email]
Freedom of Information Unit (100)
Information Services Branch
South Australia Police
100 Angas Street
ADELAIDE SA 5000
T 732 23347 F 732 24180
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Attention: Ms Matilda Duncan
Please be advised that this Office will not be posting a hard copy version
in addition to this emailed copy.
As of 1 July 2021 the application fee for a Freedom of Information request
has been increased to $38.25.
Please direct all email responses to:
[1][SAPOL request email]
Freedom of Information Unit (100)
Information Services Branch
South Australia Police
100 Angas Street
ADELAIDE SA 5000
T 732 23347 F 732 24180
E [2][SAPOL request email]
W [3]www.police.sa.gov.au
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2. mailto:[SAPOL request email]
3. http://www.police.sa.gov.au/
Attention: Ms Matilda Duncan
Please be advised that this Office will not be posting a hard copy version
in addition to this emailed copy.
Please direct all email responses to:
[1][SAPOL request email]
Please be advised that as of 1 July 2021 the application fee for a Freedom
of Information request has been increased to $38.25. Please make cheques
payable to: South Australia Police
Freedom of Information Unit (100)
Information Services Branch
South Australia Police
100 Angas Street
ADELAIDE SA 5000
T 732 23347 F 732 24180
E [2][SAPOL request email]
W [3]www.police.sa.gov.au
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Matilda Duncan left an annotation ()
Provided copy of SAPOL letter dated 12.5.21 referring to this FOI Application 21/2170, fee & copy of identification to SA Police in person on 31.5.21.