Minister preference
Dear Department of Home Affairs,
Under Freedom of Information I would like to request documentation indicating the Minister's preference for retaining the services of Save the Children for welfare services on Nauru over the possibility of seeking a quote from Transfield, and the reasoning for this preference.
According to ANAO Auditor-General Report no. 16 of 2016-17, this preference was stated in writing on 3 December 2013 (see paragraph 3.67 of the report).
Yours faithfully,
John Smith
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FOI Request: FA 20/06/00447
File Number: OBJ2020/19008
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I refer to your correspondence received on 9 June 2020 seeking access to documents held by the Department of Home Affairs (the Department) under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (the FOI Act).
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Documentation indicating the Minister's preference for retaining the services of Save the Children for welfare services on Nauru over the possibility of seeking a quote from Transfield, and the reasoning for this preference.
According to ANAO Auditor-General Report no. 16 of 2016-17, this preference was stated in writing on 3 December 2013 (see paragraph 3.67 of the report).
Your request was received by the Department on 9 June 2020 and has been allocated FOI request number FA 20/06/00447.
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Department of Home Affairs | Email: [DIBP request email]
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Dear Mr Smith
FOI request FA 20/06/00447
I refer to your FOI request received on 9 June 2020, seeking access to the
following:
Documentation indicating the Minister's preference for retaining the
services of Save the Children for welfare services on Nauru over the
possibility of seeking a quote from Transfield, and the reasoning for this
preference.
According to ANAO Auditor-General Report no. 16 of 2016-17, this
preference was stated in writing on 3 December 2013 (see paragraph 3.67 of
the report).
The Department has made a decision on this request. Please find attached
the decision record.
This request has now been closed.
FOI Case Officer | Freedom of Information Section
FOI and Records Management Branch | Data Division
Corporate and Enabling Group
Department of Home Affairs
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