Revocation of Ministerial DIrection 63 - Bridging E visas - cancellation under s116(1)(g) - reg 2.43(1)(p)or (q) - a Freedom of Information request to Department of Home Affairs

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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Your Query General Information
If you applied [4]Our online services (homeaffairs.gov.au)
online, you can
check your visa [5]Ceremony wait times (homeaffairs.gov.au)
application status
in [3]ImmiAccount.
I want to access [6]Check visa details and conditions
my visa details (homeaffairs.gov.au)
I want to apply [7]Applying online in ImmiAccount
for a visa to (homeaffairs.gov.au)
Australia
My visa has [8]Your visa is expiring or has expired
expired (homeaffairs.gov.au)
I want to apply [9]Become a citizen (homeaffairs.gov.au)
for Australian
Citizenship or [10]Evidence of citizenship and certificates Change
access/amend my a citizenship certificate (homeaffairs.gov.au)
citizenship
details
I want my travel [11]Requesting travel records (homeaffairs.gov.au)
records in and out
of Australia
I am having Use our [12]technical guide to troubleshoot in
technical problems [13]ImmiAccount.
lodging an
application If you are still unable to resolve your issue submit
the [14]ImmiAccount Technical Support Form
I wish to provide Provide information by [15]ImmiAccount. After you
information about submit your application, use [16]ImmiAccount to:
a visa application
or provide ·         apply for a bridging visa
information about
changes to my ·         access the My Health Declarations service
situation
·         attach documents to your online
application

· check the progress of your application

· update your passport or address details

· notify of incorrect information in your
application

Further details and instructions refer to
[17]ImmiAccount Help & Support

[18]Changes in your situation (homeaffairs.gov.au)
I have made an If you have been sent a request letter to complete
appointment for a health but are experiencing delays you can attach
health examination details of your appointment to [19]ImmiAccount.
I want to withdraw [20]You want to withdraw an application
my visa or (homeaffairs.gov.au)
citizenship
application
I want to update [21]Changes in your situation (homeaffairs.gov.au)
my address,
contact or
passport details
Can my visa fee be Refunds can only be made in very limited
refunded? circumstances governed by legislation.

For further information see [22]Getting a refund
(homeaffairs.gov.au)
Visa eligibility Information on [23]visa options is available on the
query Department’s website.
Since my visa was [24]Changes in your situation (homeaffairs.gov.au)
granted I have had
a child born in
Australia
I want to lodge Find out how to provide [25]Compliments, complaints
feedback about a and suggestions
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In reply please quote:

FOI Request: FA 24/08/00878

File Number: FA24/08/00878

Dear Oliver Smith

Acknowledgement of Freedom of Information Access request

This letter acknowledges that on 14 August 2024 the Department of Home
Affairs (the Department) received your request to access documents held
by the Department under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (the FOI
Act). This letter also provides important information about your request.

Scope of request

You have requested access to the following:

Under the FOI Act, please provide a copy of the brief titled “Revocation
of Ministerial DIrection 63 - Bridging E visas - cancellation under
s116(1)(g) - reg 2.43(1)(p)or (q)” sent to the Minister for Immigration’s
office on 03/01/2024 with the PDR number: MS23-001532.

Your request has been allocated FOI request number FA 24/08/00878. Please
include your FOI request number in all correspondence with the Freedom of
Information Section.

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The timeframe for processing a request is 30 days from the day we receive
your request, as set out in the FOI Act.

Your review rights in relation to your request are available on [1]Freedom
of information reviews | OAIC.

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documents about themselves. However, a charge may apply to all other
requests for access to documents.

Charges are based on the amount of time the Department spends on your
request. Charges can range from $10 to over $1,000 depending on the
complexity and scope of your request. The Office of the Australian
Information Commissioner reported that across the public service, the
average charge notified was $335.50 in 2020-21.

If a charge applies, you will be issued with a Notice of Charge that
explains the charge and your options.

Detailed information about FOI charges that may apply to your FOI request
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Kind regards

Jade

Position number 60107422

FOI Officer Freedom of Information

Privacy, FOI and Records Management Branch | Legal Group

Department of Home Affairs

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In reply please quote:

FOI Request: FA 24/08/00878

File Number: FA24/08/00878

Dear Oliver Smith (Right to Know)

I refer to your request received on 14 August 2024 for access to documents
under the FOI Act.

The current due date for your request is 13 September 2024. The Department
seeks your agreement under section 15AA of the FOI Act to extend the
timeframe for the processing of your request by 30 days. This would extend
the due date for your request to 13 October 2024. However, as this date
falls on a non-working day, section 36(2) of the Acts Interpretation Act
1901 provides that the latest date the Department may issue a decision
would be the next working day, which is Monday 14 October 2024.

The reason we are seeking an extension of time is due to demand for
Departmental documents is high and we continue to experience increasing
volumes of incoming requests particularly in recent months. Each request
received by the Department is managed in the context of this large volume
which can impact the timeliness of our decisions and as such we seek
agreement from applicants on extensions of time where possible. We are
endeavouring to ensure, as an applicant, you understand the likely
timeframe for your request to be finalised. We continue to try to process
requests as quickly as possible regardless of if an extension is provided.

If you could please provide a response to this request by close of
business, 30 August 2024.

Kind Regards,

David
Team Leader – Authorised FOI Officer, Freedom of Information
Position Number 60157647

Privacy, FOI and Records Management Branch

Legal Group

Department of Home Affairs

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-----Original Message-----
From: Oliver Smith <[FOI #11892 email]>
Sent: Wednesday, 14 August 2024 3:54 PM
To: FOI <[Department of Home Affairs request email]>
Subject: CM: Freedom of Information request - Revocation of Ministerial
DIrection 63 - Bridging E visas - cancellation under s116(1)(g) - reg
2.43(1)(p)or (q)

Dear Department of Home Affairs,

Under the FOI Act, please provide a copy of the brief titled “Revocation
of Ministerial DIrection 63 - Bridging E visas - cancellation under
s116(1)(g) - reg 2.43(1)(p)or (q)” sent to the Minister for Immigration’s
office on 03/01/2024 with the PDR number: MS23-001532.

Yours faithfully,

Oliver Smith

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Dear Oliver Smith,

I am writing to you to seek an extension of time by 14 days on the below
requests since there are Consultations to be undertaken. We note that
each of your FOI requests have a specific email address for correspondence
but to confirm FOI is contacting you about all of the 6 requests listed
below rather than sending you a separate email for each one.

Thanking you for your understanding.

current new
due due
FA ref date date
FA24/08/00878 13-Sep 27-Sep
FA24/08/01004 15-Sep 29-Sep
FA24/08/01034 15-Sep 29-Sep
FA24/08/01037 15-Sep 29-Sep
FA24/08/01140 18-Sep 4-Oct
FA24/08/01159 18-Sep 4-Oct

Kind regards

Susan

Freedom of Information | Non-Personal Team
Privacy, FOI & Records Management Branch | Legal Group

Department of Home Affairs

E: [1][Department of Home Affairs request email]

OFFICIAL: Sensitive

Important Notice: The content of this email is intended only for use by
the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. If you have received
this email by mistake, please advise the sender and delete the message and
attachments immediately. This email, including attachments, may contain
confidential, sensitive, legally privileged and/or copyright information.

Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of this information
by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited.
The Department of Home Affairs, the ABF and the National Emergency
Management Agency respect your privacy and have obligations under the
Privacy Act 1988.

Unsolicited commercial emails MUST NOT be sent to the originator of this
email.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Your email has been received by the Department of Home Affairs’ (the
Department) Freedom of Information (FOI) section.

If you have lodged a request for access to documents or amendment to
information, you will receive an acknowledgement letter within 14 days.

If your email relates to other matters then please contact the relevant
area of the Department or review the frequently asked questions below. The
mailbox is unable to respond to visa and citizenship status updates or
questions. If your query is answered by this information you will not
receive another response to your email.

Please see our website for more information on submitting a valid request
for access to information. [2]Freedom of information (homeaffairs.gov.au)

Legal priority: If your situation has changed to the extent that your FOI
request now have a legal priority such as Administrative Appeals Tribunal,
Court, Ministerial Intervention, Visa cancellation deadline since you
submitted your initial request, please provide a physical evidence to
support your priority claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

Your Query General Information
If you applied [4]Our online services (homeaffairs.gov.au)
online, you can
check your visa [5]Ceremony wait times (homeaffairs.gov.au)
application status
in [3]ImmiAccount.
I want to access [6]Check visa details and conditions
my visa details (homeaffairs.gov.au)
I want to apply [7]Applying online in ImmiAccount
for a visa to (homeaffairs.gov.au)
Australia
My visa has [8]Your visa is expiring or has expired
expired (homeaffairs.gov.au)
I want to apply [9]Become a citizen (homeaffairs.gov.au)
for Australian
Citizenship or [10]Evidence of citizenship and certificates Change
access/amend my a citizenship certificate (homeaffairs.gov.au)
citizenship
details
I want my travel [11]Requesting travel records (homeaffairs.gov.au)
records in and out
of Australia
I am having Use our [12]technical guide to troubleshoot in
technical problems [13]ImmiAccount.
lodging an
application If you are still unable to resolve your issue submit
the [14]ImmiAccount Technical Support Form
I wish to provide Provide information by [15]ImmiAccount. After you
information about submit your application, use [16]ImmiAccount to:
a visa application
or provide ·         apply for a bridging visa
information about
changes to my ·         access the My Health Declarations service
situation
·         attach documents to your online
application

· check the progress of your application

· update your passport or address details

· notify of incorrect information in your
application

Further details and instructions refer to
[17]ImmiAccount Help & Support

[18]Changes in your situation (homeaffairs.gov.au)
I have made an If you have been sent a request letter to complete
appointment for a health but are experiencing delays you can attach
health examination details of your appointment to [19]ImmiAccount.
I want to withdraw [20]You want to withdraw an application
my visa or (homeaffairs.gov.au)
citizenship
application
I want to update [21]Changes in your situation (homeaffairs.gov.au)
my address,
contact or
passport details
Can my visa fee be Refunds can only be made in very limited
refunded? circumstances governed by legislation.

For further information see [22]Getting a refund
(homeaffairs.gov.au)
Visa eligibility Information on [23]visa options is available on the
query Department’s website.
Since my visa was [24]Changes in your situation (homeaffairs.gov.au)
granted I have had
a child born in
Australia
I want to lodge Find out how to provide [25]Compliments, complaints
feedback about a and suggestions
Department service

Important Notice: The content of this email is intended only for use by
the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. If you have received
this email by mistake, please advise the sender and delete the message and
attachments immediately. This email, including attachments, may contain
confidential, sensitive, legally privileged and/or copyright information.

Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of this information
by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited.
The Department of Home Affairs, the ABF and the National Emergency
Management Agency respect your privacy and have obligations under the
Privacy Act 1988.

Unsolicited commercial emails MUST NOT be sent to the originator of this
email.

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Dear Oliver Smith,

Thank you for your email.

The reason for seeking an extension is because you have lodged many requests all at once including numerous other requests in our caseload which the Department is actively progressing and wishes to finalise as soon as able.

The specific reason with the requests below are:

• External consultation to be undertaken with PMC and DFAT and internal Consultation to be undertaken with several business areas of the Department.

Appreciate your response kindly. My Manager would welcome a phone conversation with you to discuss further if you'd like, so please provide the best number to contact you.

Kind regards

Susan
Freedom of Information | Non-Personal Team
Privacy, FOI & Records Management Branch | Legal Group
Department of Home Affairs
E: [Department of Home Affairs request email]

OFFICIAL: Sensitive

-----Original Message-----
From: Oliver Smith <[FOI #11892 email]>
Sent: Wednesday, 11 September 2024 8:18 AM
To: FOI <[Department of Home Affairs request email]>
Subject: Re: Extension of time for processing - s15AA of the FOI Act [SEC=OFFICIAL:Sensitive]

Dear FOI,

Thank-you for your email. I am sympathetic to your workload, however I am reluctant to grant a blanket request for an extension for six requests where the department has not provided any explanation for the delay or an update on the progress of each as the legal deadline approaches. This request is denied for all FOIs mentioned in your email. However, if you can engage which each request and provide meaningful information I am willing to consider reasonable requests for extensions.

Yours sincerely,

Oliver Smith

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

OFFICIAL: Sensitive

Dear Oliver Smith,

I am writing to you to seek an extension of time by 14 days on the below

requests since there are Consultations to be undertaken. We note that

each of your FOI requests have a specific email address for correspondence

but to confirm FOI is contacting you about all of the 6 requests listed

below rather than sending you a separate email for each one.

Thanking you for your understanding.

current new

due due

FA ref date date

FA24/08/00878 13-Sep 27-Sep

FA24/08/01004 15-Sep 29-Sep

FA24/08/01034 15-Sep 29-Sep

FA24/08/01037 15-Sep 29-Sep

FA24/08/01140 18-Sep 4-Oct

FA24/08/01159 18-Sep 4-Oct

Kind regards

Susan

Freedom of Information | Non-Personal Team

Privacy, FOI & Records Management Branch | Legal Group

Department of Home Affairs

E: [1][Department of Home Affairs request email]

OFFICIAL: Sensitive

Important Notice: The content of this email is intended only for use by

the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. If you have received

this email by mistake, please advise the sender and delete the message and

attachments immediately. This email, including attachments, may contain

confidential, sensitive, legally privileged and/or copyright information.

Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of this information

by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited.

The Department of Home Affairs, the ABF and the National Emergency

Management Agency respect your privacy and have obligations under the

Privacy Act 1988.

Unsolicited commercial emails MUST NOT be sent to the originator of this

email.

References

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This request has been made by an individual using Right to Know. This message and any reply that you make will be published on the internet. More information on how Right to Know works can be found at:

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[1]Australian Government Department of Home Affairs logo

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Your email has been received by the Department of Home Affairs’ (the
Department) Freedom of Information (FOI) section.

If you have lodged a request for access to documents or amendment to
information, you will receive an acknowledgement letter within 14 days.

If your email relates to other matters then please contact the relevant
area of the Department or review the frequently asked questions below. The
mailbox is unable to respond to visa and citizenship status updates or
questions. If your query is answered by this information you will not
receive another response to your email.

Please see our website for more information on submitting a valid request
for access to information. [2]Freedom of information (homeaffairs.gov.au)

Legal priority: If your situation has changed to the extent that your FOI
request now have a legal priority such as Administrative Appeals Tribunal,
Court, Ministerial Intervention, Visa cancellation deadline since you
submitted your initial request, please provide a physical evidence to
support your priority claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

Your Query General Information
If you applied [4]Our online services (homeaffairs.gov.au)
online, you can
check your visa [5]Ceremony wait times (homeaffairs.gov.au)
application status
in [3]ImmiAccount.
I want to access [6]Check visa details and conditions
my visa details (homeaffairs.gov.au)
I want to apply [7]Applying online in ImmiAccount
for a visa to (homeaffairs.gov.au)
Australia
My visa has [8]Your visa is expiring or has expired
expired (homeaffairs.gov.au)
I want to apply [9]Become a citizen (homeaffairs.gov.au)
for Australian
Citizenship or [10]Evidence of citizenship and certificates Change
access/amend my a citizenship certificate (homeaffairs.gov.au)
citizenship
details
I want my travel [11]Requesting travel records (homeaffairs.gov.au)
records in and out
of Australia
I am having Use our [12]technical guide to troubleshoot in
technical problems [13]ImmiAccount.
lodging an
application If you are still unable to resolve your issue submit
the [14]ImmiAccount Technical Support Form
I wish to provide Provide information by [15]ImmiAccount. After you
information about submit your application, use [16]ImmiAccount to:
a visa application
or provide ·         apply for a bridging visa
information about
changes to my ·         access the My Health Declarations service
situation
·         attach documents to your online
application

· check the progress of your application

· update your passport or address details

· notify of incorrect information in your
application

Further details and instructions refer to
[17]ImmiAccount Help & Support

[18]Changes in your situation (homeaffairs.gov.au)
I have made an If you have been sent a request letter to complete
appointment for a health but are experiencing delays you can attach
health examination details of your appointment to [19]ImmiAccount.
I want to withdraw [20]You want to withdraw an application
my visa or (homeaffairs.gov.au)
citizenship
application
I want to update [21]Changes in your situation (homeaffairs.gov.au)
my address,
contact or
passport details
Can my visa fee be Refunds can only be made in very limited
refunded? circumstances governed by legislation.

For further information see [22]Getting a refund
(homeaffairs.gov.au)
Visa eligibility Information on [23]visa options is available on the
query Department’s website.
Since my visa was [24]Changes in your situation (homeaffairs.gov.au)
granted I have had
a child born in
Australia
I want to lodge Find out how to provide [25]Compliments, complaints
feedback about a and suggestions
Department service

Important Notice: The content of this email is intended only for use by
the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. If you have received
this email by mistake, please advise the sender and delete the message and
attachments immediately. This email, including attachments, may contain
confidential, sensitive, legally privileged and/or copyright information.

Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of this information
by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited.
The Department of Home Affairs, the ABF and the National Emergency
Management Agency respect your privacy and have obligations under the
Privacy Act 1988.

Unsolicited commercial emails MUST NOT be sent to the originator of this
email.

References

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[1]Australian Government Department of Home Affairs logo

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Your email has been received by the Department of Home Affairs’ (the
Department) Freedom of Information (FOI) section.

If you have lodged a request for access to documents or amendment to
information, you will receive an acknowledgement letter within 14 days.

Please see our website for more information on submitting a valid request
for access to information. [2]Freedom of information
(homeaffairs.gov.au)

Legal priority: If your situation has changed to the extent that your FOI
request now have a legal priority such as Administrative Appeals Tribunal,
Court, Ministerial Intervention, Visa cancellation deadline since you
submitted your initial request, please provide a physical evidence to
support your priority claim.

We’re responding to a large volume of requests

Due to the high volume of requests we receive, we will not be able to
respond to requests to provide status updates on current requests for
information. We prioritise processing the requests we receive, including
yours.

If processing your request is going to take us a lot of time because the
request is large or the request is unclear, it may be refused.

Frequently Asked Questions

If your email relates to other matters then please contact the relevant
area of the Department or review the frequently asked questions below. The
mailbox is unable to respond to visa and citizenship status updates or
questions. If your query is answered by this information you will not
receive another response to your email.

Your Query General Information
If you applied [4]Our online services (homeaffairs.gov.au)
online, you can
check your visa [5]Ceremony wait times (homeaffairs.gov.au)
application status
in [3]ImmiAccount.
I want to access [6]Check visa details and conditions
my visa details (homeaffairs.gov.au)
I want to apply [7]Applying online in ImmiAccount
for a visa to (homeaffairs.gov.au)
Australia
My visa has [8]Your visa is expiring or has expired
expired (homeaffairs.gov.au)
I want to apply [9]Become a citizen (homeaffairs.gov.au)
for Australian
Citizenship or [10]Evidence of citizenship and certificates Change
access/amend my a citizenship certificate (homeaffairs.gov.au)
citizenship
details
I want my travel [11]Requesting travel records (homeaffairs.gov.au)
records in and out
of Australia
I am having Use our [12]technical guide to troubleshoot in
technical problems [13]ImmiAccount.
lodging an
application If you are still unable to resolve your issue submit
the [14]ImmiAccount Technical Support Form
I wish to provide Provide information by [15]ImmiAccount. After you
information about submit your application, use [16]ImmiAccount to:
a visa application
or provide ·         apply for a bridging visa
information about
changes to my ·         access the My Health Declarations service
situation
·         attach documents to your online
application

· check the progress of your application

· update your passport or address details

· notify of incorrect information in your
application

Further details and instructions refer to
[17]ImmiAccount Help & Support

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Dear Oliver Smith

FOI request: FA 24/08/00878, FA24/08/00866, FA24/08/00708

I refer to your email received by the Department of Home Affairs (the Department) on 16 September 2024 in which you requested an internal review of Freedom of Information request FA24/08/00878, FA24/08/00866, FA24/08/00708.

Please find attached acknowledgement letter.

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Nurun
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Department of Home Affairs
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Date: 18/09/2024

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-----Original Message-----
From: FOI <[Department of Home Affairs request email]>
Sent: Monday, 16 September 2024 10:45 AM
To: FOI Reviews mailbox <[email address]>
Cc: Claire BARTLE <[email address]>; Anna HARRIS <[email address]>; FOI <[Department of Home Affairs request email]>
Subject: CM: FW: Internal review of Freedom of Information request - Revocation of Ministerial DIrection 63 - Bridging E visas - cancellation under s116(1)(g) - reg 2.43(1)(p)or (q) [SEC=OFFICIAL:Sensitive]

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Good morning Team

Please see below correspondence regarding request for internal review regarding FA 24/08/00878.

Kind Regards,
Tahra
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FOI Officer | Freedom of Information Section Privacy, FOI & Records Management Branch | Legal Group Department of Home Affairs
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-----Original Message-----
From: Oliver Smith <[FOI #11892 email]>
Sent: Monday, 16 September 2024 10:10 AM
To: FOI <[Department of Home Affairs request email]>
Subject: Internal review of Freedom of Information request - Revocation of Ministerial DIrection 63 - Bridging E visas - cancellation under s116(1)(g) - reg 2.43(1)(p)or (q)

Dear Department of Home Affairs,

Please pass this on to the person who conducts Freedom of Information reviews.

I am writing to request an internal review of Department of Home Affairs's handling of my FOI request 'Revocation of Ministerial DIrection 63 - Bridging E visas - cancellation under s116(1)(g) - reg 2.43(1)(p)or (q)'.

This FOI request relates to a single document where the document’s name, the date it was sent and its identifying number within the Home Affairs filing system were all provided.

The Department has not provided a specific update on its progress of this request beyond generic requests for extensions.

As an Australian citizen I am expected to abide by all laws, surely the same should be true of the Australian Government.

A full history of my FOI request and all correspondence is available on the Internet at this address: https://www.righttoknow.org.au/request/r...

Yours faithfully,

Oliver Smith

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Oliver Smith

BY EMAIL: [FOI #11892 email]

In reply please quote:

FOI Request: FA24/08/00878

File Number: FA24/08/00878

Dear Oliver Smith

Freedom of Information (FOI) request – Decision

On 14 August 2024, the Department of Home Affairs (the Department)
received a request for access to documents under the Freedom of
Information Act 1982 (the FOI Act).

The purpose of this email is to provide you with a decision on your
request for access under the FOI Act.

Kind regards

Susan

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Privacy, FOI & Records Management Branch | Legal Group

Department of Home Affairs

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