Dear Ms Kennedy,

Thank you for your email, we acknowledge receipt of your request. In line with the FOI Act timelines, we will endeavour to respond to you by Thursday, 29 August 2019.

So that we can further review your request, can you please advise:

- when the building was demolished; and
- if you have information as to whether ANSTO provided services or if your query is general of nature.

Kind regards,

FOI Administrator
Tel: +61 2 9717 3103
Email: [ANSTO request email]
Web: www.ansto.gov.au

-----Original Message-----
From: Else Kennedy <[FOI #5542 email]>
Sent: Tuesday, 30 July 2019 4:24 PM
To: Freedom of Information Requests <[email address]>
Subject: Freedom of Information request - Monitoring of Melbourne University building

Dear Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation,

I am writing to request access to documents under the Freedom of Information Act relating to the monitoring of Building 164 at Melbourne University's Parkville campus during, prior to and following its demolition.

I look forward to your response.

Yours faithfully,

Else Kennedy

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Dear Ms Kennedy

For your information please find attached an important letter from the delegate about your request.

If you wish to discuss the letter or negotiate the scope of your request please do not hesitate to contact me.

Kind Regards

Anne McManus
Corporate Counsel
Transformation and Engagement
ANSTO
Tel +61 2 9717 3397
[mobile number]
Email [email address]
Web www.ansto.gov.au

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-----Original Message-----
From: Else Kennedy <[FOI #5542 email]>
Sent: Tuesday, 30 July 2019 4:24 PM
To: Freedom of Information Requests <[email address]>
Subject: Freedom of Information request - Monitoring of Melbourne University building

Dear Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation,

I am writing to request access to documents under the Freedom of Information Act relating to the monitoring of Building 164 at Melbourne University's Parkville campus during, prior to and following its demolition.

I look forward to your response.

Yours faithfully,

Else Kennedy

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Dear Else

Thank you for your email.

I will make some enquires about how far the spreadsheets go back and confirm with the delegate if she is satisfied as to the revised scope. I am not sure that we have spreadsheets which cover heavy metals. That is not ANSTO's expertise and we may not have these records.

Accordingly, can we agree that we will only search for radiation records?

In terms of the spreadsheets for radiation records, as there are many versions of the spreadsheets, do you agree that we are required to locate one or maybe two spreadsheets for the relevant period/s rather than producing every iteration or copy? If we attempted to produce and locate every spreadsheet or record we would return to the initial scope issue in terms of diversion of our resources.

In relation to your request about radiation levels exceeding the public standard, I think you will find there are multiple standards in place between various jurisdictions and regulators and that may fall within the ambit of the public health regulators, rather than ANSTO. While we obviously work very safely, to protect our staff and the public in all we do, our records in this matter relate to a service we were providing to a client. I would ask that you not pursue that part of the request at this time anyway with ANSTO, as it creates scope and searching issues and may also put us back in the practical refusal sphere.

Can I suggest, we just proceed to locate the relevant spreadsheets for agreed period, without any duplicates and you consider whether you wish to make application to public health regulatory agencies about their records of does measurements. Do you agree?

For your information, once we have agreed on the reduced scope the 30 day period to search for records etc will commence, so I would ask you to confirm with me quickly so we can make a start.

In addition, as we were providing a service to the University, once relevant records are located we are going to need to consult with them and other affected third parties. This can also extend the relevant time periods, but you will be advised accordingly.

The delegate will then make a decision on the release of the materials to you, in full or part, having regard to any submissions received.

I await your confirmation of the further reduced scope of the request at this time.

Kind Regards

Anne McManus
Corporate Counsel
Transformation and Engagement
ANSTO
Tel +61 2 9717 3397
[mobile number]
Email [email address]
Web www.ansto.gov.au

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-----Original Message-----
From: Else Kennedy <[FOI #5542 email]>
Sent: Thursday, 29 August 2019 8:50 AM
To: MCMANUS, Anne <[email address]>
Subject: Re: LEXD 3944 Freedom of Information request - Monitoring of Melbourne University building - Practical Refusal Letter [DLM=Sensitive:Legal]

Dear Anne,

Thank you for your reply. I would like to revise the scope of my request to the following:

Reports or documents which summarise the results of radiation, heavy metals and hazardous materials monitoring during the periods 2010-12 and 2017 - present.

If not present in the summary documents, I request a copy of the number of instances and the measurement reading of any radiation levels in excess of the public safety standard.

Kind regards,

Else Kennedy

-----Original Message-----

Dear Ms Kennedy

For your information please find attached an important letter from the delegate about your request.

If you wish to discuss the letter or negotiate the scope of your request please do not hesitate to contact me.

Kind Regards

Anne McManus
Corporate Counsel
Transformation and Engagement
ANSTO
Tel +61 2 9717 3397
[mobile number]
Email [email address]
Web www.ansto.gov.au

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Dear Else

Thank you very much.

I will now confirm with Mrs Hatton, the delegate, that she is happy to agree to the reduced scope of the request and you should receive a formal notification from her.

Kind Regards

Anne McManus
Corporate Counsel
Transformation and Engagement
ANSTO
Tel +61 2 9717 3397
[mobile number]
Email [email address]
Web www.ansto.gov.au

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-----Original Message-----
From: Else Kennedy <[FOI #5542 email]>
Sent: Thursday, 29 August 2019 10:04 AM
To: MCMANUS, Anne <[email address]>
Subject: RE: LEXD 3944 Freedom of Information request - Monitoring of Melbourne University building - Practical Refusal Letter [DLM=Sensitive:Legal]

Dear Anne,

Thankyou for your prompt reply. I agree to limit the scope to radiation records only.

I agree to limit the scope to the relevant spreadsheets for the agreed period, without any duplicates.

Yours sincerely,

Else Kennedy

-----Original Message-----

Dear Else

Thank you for your email.

I will make some enquires about how far the spreadsheets go back and confirm with the delegate if she is satisfied as to the revised scope. I am not sure that we have spreadsheets which cover heavy metals. That is not ANSTO's expertise and we may not have these records.

Accordingly, can we agree that we will only search for radiation records?

In terms of the spreadsheets for radiation records, as there are many versions of the spreadsheets, do you agree that we are required to locate one or maybe two spreadsheets for the relevant period/s rather than producing every iteration or copy? If we attempted to produce and locate every spreadsheet or record we would return to the initial scope issue in terms of diversion of our resources.

In relation to your request about radiation levels exceeding the public standard, I think you will find there are multiple standards in place between various jurisdictions and regulators and that may fall within the ambit of the public health regulators, rather than ANSTO. While we obviously work very safely, to protect our staff and the public in all we do, our records in this matter relate to a service we were providing to a client. I would ask that you not pursue that part of the request at this time anyway with ANSTO, as it creates scope and searching issues and may also put us back in the practical refusal sphere.

Can I suggest, we just proceed to locate the relevant spreadsheets for agreed period, without any duplicates and you consider whether you wish to make application to public health regulatory agencies about their records of does measurements. Do you agree?

For your information, once we have agreed on the reduced scope the 30 day period to search for records etc will commence, so I would ask you to confirm with me quickly so we can make a start.

In addition, as we were providing a service to the University, once relevant records are located we are going to need to consult with them and other affected third parties. This can also extend the relevant time periods, but you will be advised accordingly.

The delegate will then make a decision on the release of the materials to you, in full or part, having regard to any submissions received.

I await your confirmation of the further reduced scope of the request at this time.

Kind Regards

Anne McManus
Corporate Counsel
Transformation and Engagement
ANSTO
Tel +61 2 9717 3397
[mobile number]
Email [email address]
Web www.ansto.gov.au

Important: This transmission is intended only for the use of the intended addressee. It is confidential to the intended addressee and may contain privileged information and or copyright material. If this email is not intended for your attention, any use, printing, storage, reproduction or further disclosure of this communication (including all attachments) is strictly forbidden. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify me by telephone or email and immediately delete all copies of this transmission as well as any attachments.

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Dear Else

Please find attached a letter from the delegate agreeing to the reduced scope of your request.

If the delegate determines we are required to consult third parties, I will advise you.

Many thanks

Anne McManus
Corporate Counsel
Transformation and Engagement
ANSTO
Tel +61 2 9717 3397
[mobile number]
Email [email address]
Web www.ansto.gov.au

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-----Original Message-----
From: MCMANUS, Anne
Sent: Thursday, 29 August 2019 10:07 AM
To: 'Else Kennedy' <[FOI #5542 email]>
Cc: Freedom of Information Requests <[email address]>; HATTON, Roslyn <[email address]>; SUMIRTA, Aysia <[email address]>
Subject: RE: LEXD 3944 Freedom of Information request - Monitoring of Melbourne University building - Practical Refusal Letter [DLM=Sensitive:Legal]

Dear Else

Thank you very much.

I will now confirm with Mrs Hatton, the delegate, that she is happy to agree to the reduced scope of the request and you should receive a formal notification from her.

Kind Regards

Anne McManus
Corporate Counsel
Transformation and Engagement
ANSTO
Tel +61 2 9717 3397
[mobile number]
Email [email address]
Web www.ansto.gov.au

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-----Original Message-----
From: Else Kennedy <[FOI #5542 email]>
Sent: Thursday, 29 August 2019 10:04 AM
To: MCMANUS, Anne <[email address]>
Subject: RE: LEXD 3944 Freedom of Information request - Monitoring of Melbourne University building - Practical Refusal Letter [DLM=Sensitive:Legal]

Dear Anne,

Thankyou for your prompt reply. I agree to limit the scope to radiation records only.

I agree to limit the scope to the relevant spreadsheets for the agreed period, without any duplicates.

Yours sincerely,

Else Kennedy

-----Original Message-----

Dear Else

Thank you for your email.

I will make some enquires about how far the spreadsheets go back and confirm with the delegate if she is satisfied as to the revised scope. I am not sure that we have spreadsheets which cover heavy metals. That is not ANSTO's expertise and we may not have these records.

Accordingly, can we agree that we will only search for radiation records?

In terms of the spreadsheets for radiation records, as there are many versions of the spreadsheets, do you agree that we are required to locate one or maybe two spreadsheets for the relevant period/s rather than producing every iteration or copy? If we attempted to produce and locate every spreadsheet or record we would return to the initial scope issue in terms of diversion of our resources.

In relation to your request about radiation levels exceeding the public standard, I think you will find there are multiple standards in place between various jurisdictions and regulators and that may fall within the ambit of the public health regulators, rather than ANSTO. While we obviously work very safely, to protect our staff and the public in all we do, our records in this matter relate to a service we were providing to a client. I would ask that you not pursue that part of the request at this time anyway with ANSTO, as it creates scope and searching issues and may also put us back in the practical refusal sphere.

Can I suggest, we just proceed to locate the relevant spreadsheets for agreed period, without any duplicates and you consider whether you wish to make application to public health regulatory agencies about their records of does measurements. Do you agree?

For your information, once we have agreed on the reduced scope the 30 day period to search for records etc will commence, so I would ask you to confirm with me quickly so we can make a start.

In addition, as we were providing a service to the University, once relevant records are located we are going to need to consult with them and other affected third parties. This can also extend the relevant time periods, but you will be advised accordingly.

The delegate will then make a decision on the release of the materials to you, in full or part, having regard to any submissions received.

I await your confirmation of the further reduced scope of the request at this time.

Kind Regards

Anne McManus
Corporate Counsel
Transformation and Engagement
ANSTO
Tel +61 2 9717 3397
[mobile number]
Email [email address]
Web www.ansto.gov.au

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Dear Ms Kennedy,

Please find attached the following letter relating to your FOI Request.

Many thanks,

Aysia Sumirta

Aysia Sumirta [7]ansto

ANSTO Graduate
Transformation and Engagement

Tel +61 2 9717 3855
Mobile X3855
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Dear Ms Kennedy

Please find attached further correspondence from the delegate regarding your Freedom of Information Act application in respect to the above.

I will let you know if any third parties request an internal review.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Kind Regards

Anne McManus
Corporate Counsel
Transformation and Engagement
ANSTO
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Dear Ms Kennedy

Please find below a Sharefile with the delegate’s decision in this matter.

Do not hesitate to let me know if you have any difficulties in accessing
the sharefile.

Thank you for your request.

Kind Regards

Anne McManus [7]ansto

Corporate Counsel
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From: [email address] <[email address]>
Sent: Tuesday, 10 December 2019 5:25 PM
To: MCMANUS, Anne <[email address]>
Subject: ShareFile - Space Access Information [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]

Space Access
Information                                                                                       

[8]ANSTO

ShareFile

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| Space Access Information |
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|Attached Message: |
|Decision in Else Kennedy FOI matter |
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|Space Name: Kennedy FOI |
|Password: RateScatterDrawWagon |
| |
| [9]Open Space |
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|The above passphrase was automatically generated by ShareFile. |
| |
|This space will automatically be removed from the server on 10/06/20 |
|5:23pm. |
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Dear Ms Kennedy

I suspect that the documents are too big to leave our server in pdf form, and that is why we used sharefile.

I am in another part of ANSTO, so I have forwarded your request to the right area. You will need to discuss whether a further request needs to be made and whether any payment is required in connection with processing that further request. A FOI co-ordinator or delegate will advise you of those details in due course.

Kind Regards

Anne McManus
Senior Adviser Research Strategy and Partnerships
NSTLI
ANSTO
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-----Original Message-----
From: Else Kennedy <[FOI #5542 email]>
Sent: Thursday, 1 October 2020 7:22 AM
To: MCMANUS, Anne <[email address]>
Subject: Re: LEXD 3944 - FOI regarding University of Melbourne monitoring data [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]

Dear Ms McManus,

Some members of the Right to Know group hosting this FOI request have correctly pointed out the sharefile you provided in December 2019 has expired or is no longer functional.

Could you kindly provide the supplied file as a pdf?

Yours sincerely,

Else Kennedy
UNCLASSIFIED

-----Original Message-----

Dear Ms Kennedy

Please find below a Sharefile with the delegate’s decision in this matter.

Do not hesitate to let me know if you have any difficulties in accessing the sharefile.

Thank you for your request.

Kind Regards

Anne McManus [7]ansto

Corporate Counsel
Transformation and Engagement

Tel +61 2 9717 3397
[mobile number]
Email [1][email address]
Web [2]www.ansto.gov.au

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From: [email address] <[email address]>
Sent: Tuesday, 10 December 2019 5:25 PM
To: MCMANUS, Anne <[email address]>
Subject: ShareFile - Space Access Information [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]

Space Access
Information                                                                                       

[8]ANSTO

ShareFile

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| Space Access Information |
| |
|Attached Message: |
|Decision in Else Kennedy FOI matter |
| |
|Space Name: Kennedy FOI |
|Password: RateScatterDrawWagon |
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Dear Elise

Please find attached the FOI documents and annexure A to the decision in
pdf form.

I will send the decision separately due to its size.

Thanks

FOI Administration

OFFICIAL

Dear Elise

Attached is the final decision.

Thanks

FOI Administration

OFFICIAL

From: Freedom of Information Requests
<[email address]>
Sent: Friday, 2 October 2020 10:50 AM
To: [FOI #5542 email]
Subject: LEXD 3944 - FOI regarding University of Melbourne monitoring data
[SEC=OFFICIAL]

Dear Elise

Please find attached the FOI documents and annexure A to the decision in
pdf form.

I will send the decision separately due to its size.

Thanks

FOI Administration

OFFICIAL