Seeking documents regarding DFAT stakeholder survey
Dear Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade,
I seek documents containing the results of the stakeholder survey, referred to on p28 of DFAT’s 2022-23, including the views expressed by stakeholders on DFAT’s performance.
I also seek documents which include the final list of the organisations/entities consulted as part of the survey.
Yours faithfully,
M James
OFFICIAL
DFAT FOI Reference: LEX 11674
Dear Michael James
Thank you for your email dated 18 October 2024 seeking access to documents
under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act).
This email sets out some information about how your request will be
processed by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (the
department).
Scope of request
You have sought access to:
I seek documents containing the results of the stakeholder survey,
referred to on p28 of DFAT’s 2022-23, including the views expressed by
stakeholders on DFAT’s performance.
I also seek documents which include the final list of the
organisations/entities consulted as part of the survey.
Request to withdraw
It appears that your below request is an exact duplicate of a previously
submitted FOI request (LEX 11673).
The FOI Act imposes obligations on the department including that we are
required to produce a decision letter to you, regardless of whether you
have otherwise been assisted.
Our team would be grateful if you would reply at your earliest opportunity
with your agreement to withdraw your FOI request.
We would be grateful for your confirmation by: COB Thursday 24 October
2024.
Kind Regards
DFAT FOI Team
_______________________________
Freedom of Information Section
Public Interest Law Branch | Regulatory and Legal Policy Division
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
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OFFICIAL
OFFICIAL
DFAT FOI Reference: LEX 11674
Dear Michael James
We are writing in regards to the correspondence sent to you on Tuesday 22
October 2024.
We would be grateful if you would reply at your earliest opportunity with
your agreement to withdraw your FOI request.
Please see below correspondence for further information.
We would be grateful for your confirmation by: COB Monday 28 October 2024.
Kind Regards
DFAT FOI Team
_______________________________
Freedom of Information Section
Public Interest Law Branch | Regulatory and Legal Policy Division
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
[1]dfat.gov.au | [2]X | [3]Facebook | [4]Instagram | [5]LinkedIn
© Brooke Rigney-Lively (2024)
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia,
and their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our
respects to all First Nations peoples, their cultures and to their Elders,
past, present and emerging.
From: FOI FOI
Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2024 8:34 AM
To: Michael James <[FOI #12185 email]>
Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] Freedom of Information request - Seeking documents
regarding DFAT stakeholder survey [SEC=OFFICIAL]
OFFICIAL
DFAT FOI Reference: LEX 11674
Dear Michael James
Thank you for your email dated 18 October 2024 seeking access to documents
under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act).
This email sets out some information about how your request will be
processed by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (the
department).
Scope of request
You have sought access to:
I seek documents containing the results of the stakeholder survey,
referred to on p28 of DFAT’s 2022-23, including the views expressed by
stakeholders on DFAT’s performance.
I also seek documents which include the final list of the
organisations/entities consulted as part of the survey.
Request to withdraw
It appears that your below request is an exact duplicate of a previously
submitted FOI request (LEX 11673).
The FOI Act imposes obligations on the department including that we are
required to produce a decision letter to you, regardless of whether you
have otherwise been assisted.
Our team would be grateful if you would reply at your earliest opportunity
with your agreement to withdraw your FOI request.
We would be grateful for your confirmation by: COB Thursday 24 October
2024.
Kind Regards
DFAT FOI Team
_______________________________
Freedom of Information Section
Public Interest Law Branch | Regulatory and Legal Policy Division
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
[6]dfat.gov.au | [7]X | [8]Facebook | [9]Instagram | [10]LinkedIn
© Brooke Rigney-Lively (2024)
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia,
and their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our
respects to all First Nations peoples, their cultures and to their Elders,
past, present and emerging.
Dear DFAT FOI,
Thank your for your response - I agree to withdraw my duplicate request.
Yours sincerely,
Michael James