Dear FOI Officer at Australia Post,

Under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth) (the FOI Act), I request access to information held by Australia Post regarding the current salary ranges and the number of employees within Bands 4 and 5 of your internal classification system.

Details of Request:

I seek access to a document or information that provides:

1. The minimum and maximum salary ranges for Bands 4 and 5, as defined in Australia Post’s classification system for employees.

2. The number of employees currently classified within Band 4 and Band 5, respectively, as of the date of this request.

Important Notes to Address Grounds for Refusal:

1. Document Creation Using Section 17 of the FOI Act:
• If no single document exists containing this information, I request that Australia Post use its ordinary computer systems to generate such a document by extracting and combining data held in its employee records or other databases. Section 17 obligates the agency to produce the requested information if it can be done using normal business systems.
• I am requesting this in written form only, not in electronic format such as computer disks or tapes.

2. Exclusions to Narrow the Scope:
• I do not require any information about specific employees, such as names, identifiers, or job titles.
• I am not seeking information on bands other than Band 4 and Band 5.
• I do not require draft documents or internal deliberative materials.

3. Specificity:
• I am requesting finalised information as of the most recent reporting period available.

4. Public Interest and Applicability:
• As a Government Business Enterprise, Australia Post is subject to transparency obligations. Disclosing this information would enhance transparency in remuneration structures and foster equitable decision-making in salary negotiations. This request does not seek commercially sensitive or private employee data.

I look forward to your acknowledgment of this request and your decision within the statutory timeframe.

Yours sincerely,
John Smith