Dear FOI Officer,

Please accept my request for documents in accordance with the FOI Act. I wish to obtain information and documents of an administrative nature.

I seek documents related to the costs associated with producing and distributing Humanitarian Overseas Service Medals (HOSM) to the members of the Australian contingent to the humanitarian relief operation of GE Infrastructure, Water & Process Technologies.

Specifically, I seek access to:
1. Invoices, receipts, purchase orders and documents of that nature, related to the manufacture, engraving, or procurement of the HOSMs awarded to Australian contingent to GE;
2. Records of administrative costs incurred for processing, approving, or distributing these medals, including correspondence with contractors or suppliers;
3. Any financial summaries or records detailing the costs associated with the production or distribution of these medals;

The request pertains exclusively to the administrative aspects of the HOSM process, including logistical and financial records. The request does not seek access to deliberations or decisions made by the Governor-General regarding the awarding of these medals.

If any part of this request is unclear or would benefit from further specificity, I am happy to clarify or amend the scope.

Thank you for your time.

Yours faithfully,

Trav S

Dear Office of the Official Secretary to the Governor-General,

I write to offer two key dates that may help orientate my request for information.

On 3 July 2010, the official performing the duties of Assistant Secretary, Honours, Symbols and Territories Branch, wrote to the Honours and Awards Secretariat. Invoking powers under delegation, the official recommended that the names listed on Schedule 07/2010 be presented to the Governor-General for approval. The Office of the Governor-General registered the correspondence on 4 August 2010.

On 22 June 2014, the official performing the duties of Assistant Secretary, Honours, Symbols and Territories Branch, wrote to the Honours and Awards Secretariat. Invoking powers under delegation, the official recommended that the names listed on Schedule 06/2014 be presented to the Governor-General for approval.

I hope reference to this correspondence can help you locate relevant administrative documents related to the request.

Thank you for your time.

Yours faithfully,

Trav S