Most recent mmsi application form for vessel VP01 with state registration number VP01
Dear Australian Maritime Safety Authority,
Hello,
I request under the FOI Act, the following documents:
The most recent mmsi application form for vessel VP01 with state registration number VP01
Yours faithfully,
Morgan Bennett
OFFICIAL
HPRM ref - 2024/1152
Dear Morgan,
Freedom of Information Request - Vessel VP01
I refer to your request for access to documents relating to VESSEL VP01 under the Freedom of Information Act 1982.
We received your request on 15 January 2024 and the 30 day statutory period for processing your request commenced from 16 January 2024. You should therefore expect a decision from us by 14 February 2024. The period of 30 days may be extended if we need to consult third parties or for other reasons. We will advise you if this happens.
You will be notified of any charges in relation to your request as soon as possible before we process any requested documents or impose a final charge.
AMSA employee personal details:
Please advise whether you consent to the names of AMSA employees other than Senior Executive staff, contact details and signatures being excluded from the scope of your request. If you consent to excluding this information, it will be deleted from documents falling within the scope of your request under s 22(1)(a)(ii) of the FOI Act as irrelevant information.
Please note that information released under the FOI Act may later be published online on our disclosure log, subject to certain exceptions.
We will contact you using the email address you provided. Please advise if you would prefer us to use an alternative means of contact. If you have any questions, please contact the Freedom of Information team at [email address].
Kind regards,
Freedom of Information
Australian Maritime Safety Authority
OFFICIAL
Consultation due to Commonwealth-State relations (s 26A)
HPRM ref – 2024/1152
Dear Morgan
Freedom of information request – Vessel VP01
I refer to your request for access to documents relating to Vessel VP01 under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act). As your request covers documents which concern relations between the Commonwealth and the Victorian Government, AMSA is required to consult with that Government (under section 26A of the FOI Act) before making a decision on the release of those documents.
For this reason, the period for processing your request has been extended by 30 days in order to allow our agency time to consult with the Victorian Government (section 15(6) of the FOI Act). The processing period for your request will now end on 14 February 2024
The consultation mechanism under section 26A applies when we believe the State or Territory may wish to contend that the requested documents are exempt because their release may cause damage to relations between the Commonwealth and the Victorian Government or may divulge information communicated by that Government in confidence. We will take into account any comments we receive from the Victorian Government but the final decision about whether to grant you access to the documents you requested rests with AMSA.
More information about exemptions under the FOI Act is available on the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner’s website: https://www.oaic.gov.au/freedom-of-infor...
To assist with conducting those consultations, AMSA seeks your consent to disclose your identity as the applicant of this FOI request. I note that there is no obligation for you to do so, and should you not consent AMSA will in no way reveal this information.
Yours sincerely
Freedom Of Information
Australian Maritime Safety Authority
OFFICIAL
Hi Morgan,
Sorry for the oversight, the period for processing your request has been extended by 30 days in order to allow our agency time to consult with the Victorian Government (section 15(6) of the FOI Act). The processing period for your request will now end on 14 March 2024
OFFICIAL
Good afternoon, Morgan,
In order to progress with your application, may you please advise that you agree to AMSA disclosing your name to third parties for the purpose of consultation?
Regards,
Freedom of information
Australian Maritime Safety Authority
Hello,
You may disclose my name to third parties for the purpose of consultation.
Yours sincerely,
Morgan Bennett
OFFICIAL
Good afternoon, Morgan
Thank you for confirming your agreement to AMSA disclosing your name to third parties for the purpose of consultation.
Freedom of Information
Australian Maritime Safety Authority
OFFICIAL
Good morning, Morgan,
Please see attached the letter of decision regarding your Freedom Of information request.
Regards,
Freedom of Information team,
Australian Maritime Safety Authority