Minister Briefings
Dear Department of Immigration and Citizenship,
Under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth) I request a document in your database listing all briefings for the Immigration Minister since 1 July 2013.
Please send all documents to this address.
Yours faithfully,
Lawrence Bull
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Good afternoon Mr Bull,
Please see attached the acknowledgement letter for your request.
Thank you very much.
Ashley Smith
FOI & Privacy Policy Section
Department of Immigration and Citizenship
Telephone: (02) 6264 1757
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From: Lawrence Bull [mailto:[FOI #348 email]]
Sent: Thursday, 15 August 2013 6:05 PM
To: FOI
Subject: TRIM: Freedom of Information request - Minister Briefings
Dear Department of Immigration and Citizenship,
Under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth) I request a
document in your database listing all briefings for the Immigration
Minister since 1 July 2013.
Please send all documents to this address.
Yours faithfully,
Lawrence Bull
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[FOI #348 email]
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Our references: FA 13/08/00700; ADF2013/26414
Dear Mr Bull,
Re: Your Freedom of Information request
I am writing to inform you that I have been appointed as the authorised
decision maker on your FOI request for:
“Under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth) I request a document in
your database listing all briefings for the Immigration Minister since 1
July 2013.”
As part of DIAC's FOI service standard, I will update you every 14 days
regarding progress of your request. However, please do not hesitate to
contact me if you have any questions or wish to discuss the request in the
interim.
Regards
Shannon Bevan
FOI Officer
FOI & Privacy Policy Section
02 6264 4667
UNOFFICIAL
UNCLASSIFIED
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Good afternoon Mr Bull,
Thank you for your time on the telephone today. As discussed, it has been confirmed that any briefings to the Minister surrounding Ministerial Intervention requests as they relate to individuals aren't part of the scope of your request. Thank you.
Ashley Smith
FOI & Privacy Policy Section
Department of Immigration and Citizenship
Telephone: (02) 6264 1757
-----Original Message-----
From: Lawrence Bull [mailto:[FOI #348 email]]
Sent: Thursday, 15 August 2013 6:05 PM
To: FOI
Subject: TRIM: Freedom of Information request - Minister Briefings
Dear Department of Immigration and Citizenship,
Under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth) I request a
document in your database listing all briefings for the Immigration
Minister since 1 July 2013.
Please send all documents to this address.
Yours faithfully,
Lawrence Bull
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Please use this email address for all replies to this request:
[FOI #348 email]
Is [email address] the wrong address for Freedom of Information
requests to Department of Immigration and Citizenship? If so,
please contact us using this form:
http://www.righttoknow.org.au/help/contact
Write your response as plain text. Only send PDF documents as a
last resort. Government guidelines make it clear that PDF is not an
acceptable format for you to use in the delivery of government
information.
http://www.righttoknow.org.au/help/offic...
Disclaimer: This message and any reply that you make will be
published on the internet. Our privacy and copyright policies:
http://www.righttoknow.org.au/help/offic...
If you find this service useful as an FOI officer, please ask your
web manager to link to us from your organisation's FOI page.
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intended recipient is prohibited. DIAC respects your privacy and has
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http://www.immi.gov.au/functional/privac...
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Our references: FA 13/08/00700; ADF2013/26414
Dear Mr Bull,
I am writing in regards to your FOI request seeking:
“Under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth) I request a document in
your database listing all briefings for the Immigration Minister since 1
July 2013.”
This email is to advise you of my decision that you are liable to pay a
charge in respect of the processing of your FOI request in accordance with
s 29 of the FOI Act.
Please see the attached letter for further information.
How to pay:
The deposit or full payment can be paid by cheque, money order or credit
card.
Cheques and money orders should be made payable to "Collector of Public
Monies DIAC" and sent to
FOI & Privacy Policy Section
Department of Immigration & Citizenship
PO Box 25
BELCONNEN ACT 2616
AUSTRALIA
Should you choose to pay by credit card, please fill out the attached
credit card authorisation form and forward to FOI & Privacy Policy Section
at the above address, or email to [1][email address]. Please advise
whether you wish to pay the deposit only or the full charge.
Kind Regards
Shannon Bevan
FOI Officer
FOI & Privacy Policy Section
02 6264 4667
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Our references: FA 13/08/00700; ADF2013/26414
Dear Mr Bull
I refer to your request received 15 August 2013 seeking access to the
following:
“Under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth) I request a document in
your database listing all briefings for the Immigration Minister since 1
July 2013.
I have made a final decision on this request not including Ministerial
Intervention requests that relate to individuals”
Please see attached my signed Decision Letter, Decision Record, Schedule
of Documents and documents released under the FOI Act.
This request has now been closed.
Regards
Janelle
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Janelle Raineri
FOI Case Officer
FOI & Privacy Policy Section
Department of Immigration and Citizenship
Telephone: (02) 6264 1580
Email: [1][email address]
Freedom of Information Helpdesk
Department of Immigration and Citizenship
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