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I would like to make a request under The Freedom of Information Act 1982
(FOI Act) for the contents of the Public Summary Document – July 2019 PBAC
Meeting, 11.05 Cost-effectiveness review of pneumococcal vaccines for the
National Immunisation Program (NIP).

Specifically in regards to the Redacted sections - Page 6 - 3.15, 3.16,
3.18 - 3.19 document found at [1]link here

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Daniel

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Legal Advice and Legislation

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From: Kharhol Yves <[FOI #9365 email]>
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Subject: Freedom of Information request - Public Summary Documents
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Dear Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee,

I would like to make a request under The Freedom of Information Act 1982
(FOI Act) for the contents of the Public Summary Document – July 2019 PBAC
Meeting, 11.05 Cost-effectiveness review of pneumococcal vaccines for the
National Immunisation Program (NIP).

Specifically in regards to the Redacted sections - Page 6 - 3.15, 3.16,
3.18 - 3.19 document found at link -
[5]https://www.pbs.gov.au/industry/listing/...

Yours faithfully,

Kharhol Yves

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Dear Kharhol Yves

Please find attached correspondence in relation to your Freedom of
Information request to the Department of Health and Aged Care.

Kind regards

FOI Case Officer

Legal Advice & Legislation Branch

Legal & Assurance Division |  Corporate Operations Group

Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care

T: 02 6289 1666  | E: [1][PBAC 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.

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