PCR Tests
Dear Therapeutic Goods Administration,
I am requesting information under the freedom of information act.
The information I am requesting is related to the current PCR tests in use by state governments to test for Covid-19. As these tests are intrusive and invasive, millions of DNA samples have been taken unknowingly from Australian citizens under the guise of testing for Covid-19. I would like to know where this information and DNA profiling is stored, why it is stored and what the government is planning to do with this information.
You can email me on [email address]
Yours faithfully,
Chris Thanos
Dear Mr Thanos
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST – NOTIFICATION OF RECEIPT AND REQUEST FOR AN EXTENSION OF TIME
I am writing to notify you that the Department of Health (department) received your request on 4 August 2021 for access to documents under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth) (FOI Act) being:
current PCR tests in use by state governments to test for Covid-19. As these tests are intrusive and invasive, millions of DNA samples have been taken unknowingly from Australian citizens under the guise of testing for Covid-19. I would like to know where this information and DNA profiling is stored, why it is stored and what the government is planning to do with this information
The statutory timeframe for processing your request is 30 calendar days within which a decision on access to the requested documents is to be notified.
The department may impose a charge for the work involved in providing access to the documents. If this request attracts a charge you will be notified in writing.
Unless you advise otherwise, duplicate documents and Commonwealth employee names and contact details below Senior Executive Service level and mobile telephone numbers of all staff will be excluded from the scope of your request under s22(1)(a)(ii) of the FOI Act.
Request for extension of time
As a result of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the department is dealing with a very high volume of FOI requests. To ensure the department can process your request in accordance with the requirements of the FOI Act, including locating and providing access to all relevant documents, the department would be grateful if you would agree to an extension of 30 calendar days for processing your request. If you agree, the department will endeavour to provide a decision to you by 3 October 2021.
Next Steps
Please advise the department by COB 11 August 2021 if you agree to the 30 day extension of processing time?
You can contact the FOI Unit on (02) 6289 1666, or via email at [email address], should you have any questions.
Kind regards
FOI Officer
FOI and Legislation Support Section
Legal & Assurance Division | Corporate Operations Group
Legal Advice & Legislation Branch
Australian Government Department of Health
T: 02 6289 1666 | E: [TGA request email]
GPO Box 9848, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
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Dear Mr Thanos,
I refer to your request below received by the Department of Health (the department) on 4 August 2021, seeking access under the Freedom of Information Act (FOI Act) to the following:
current PCR tests in use by state governments to test for Covid-19. As these tests are intrusive and invasive, millions of DNA samples have been taken unknowingly from Australian citizens under the guise of testing for Covid-19. I would like to know where this information and DNA profiling is stored, why it is stored and what the government is planning to do with this information
As your request refers to state governments, we advise that the request is better suited for the State and Territory Health Departments to respond.
Please respond by Wednesday 18 August 2021 if you wish the department to continue processing your request. If you do not respond by this date, the department will consider your request withdrawn.
FOI Unit
FOI and Legislation Section
Legal Advice & Legislation Branch
Legal & Assurance Division | Corporate Operations Group
Australian Government Department of Health
T: 02 6289 1666 | E: [TGA request email]
GPO Box 9848, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
The Department of Health acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Australia and their continued connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to all Elders past and present.
If you receive this email in error, please delete it and contact the sender immediately.