Seeking documents regarding DFAT stakeholder survey

Michael James made this Freedom of Information request to Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

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Michael James
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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

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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

[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.

 

 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Michael James <[FOI #12185 email]>
Sent: Friday, October 18, 2024 4:04 PM
To: FOI FOI <[DFAT request email]>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Freedom of Information request - Seeking documents
regarding DFAT stakeholder survey

 

CAUTION: This email originated from outside the organisation. Do not click
links or open attachments unless you recognise the sender.

 

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

 

 

 

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Please use this email address for all replies to this request:

 

[6][FOI #12185 email]

 

 

 

Is [7][DFAT request email] the wrong address for Freedom of Information
requests to Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade? If so, please contact
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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:

 

[9]https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlo...

 

 

 

Please note that in some cases publication of requests and responses will
be delayed.

 

 

 

If you find this service useful as an FOI officer, please ask your web
manager to link to us from your organisation's FOI page.

 

 

 

 

 

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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.

 

 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Michael James <[11][FOI #12185 email]>
Sent: Friday, October 18, 2024 4:04 PM
To: FOI FOI <[12][DFAT request email]>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Freedom of Information request - Seeking documents
regarding DFAT stakeholder survey

 

CAUTION: This email originated from outside the organisation. Do not click
links or open attachments unless you recognise the sender.

 

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

 

 

 

-------------------------------------------------------------------

 

 

 

Please use this email address for all replies to this request:

 

[13][FOI #12185 email]

 

 

 

Is [14][DFAT request email] the wrong address for Freedom of Information
requests to Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade? If so, please contact
us using this form:

 

[15]https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlo...

 

 

 

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:

 

[16]https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlo...

 

 

 

Please note that in some cases publication of requests and responses will
be delayed.

 

 

 

If you find this service useful as an FOI officer, please ask your web
manager to link to us from your organisation's FOI page.

 

 

 

 

 

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References

Visible links
1. https://www.dfat.gov.au/
https://www.dfat.gov.au/
2. https://x.com/dfat
https://x.com/DFAT
3. https://www.facebook.com/dfat.gov.au/
https://www.facebook.com/dfat.gov.au/
4. https://www.instagram.com/dfat/?hl=en
https://www.instagram.com/dfat/?hl=en
5. https://au.linkedin.com/company/departme...
https://au.linkedin.com/company/departme...
6. https://www.dfat.gov.au/
https://www.dfat.gov.au/
7. https://x.com/dfat
https://x.com/DFAT
8. https://www.facebook.com/dfat.gov.au/
https://www.facebook.com/dfat.gov.au/
9. https://www.instagram.com/dfat/?hl=en
https://www.instagram.com/dfat/?hl=en
10. https://au.linkedin.com/company/departme...
https://au.linkedin.com/company/departme...
11. mailto:[FOI #12185 email]
12. mailto:[DFAT request email]
13. mailto:[FOI #12185 email]
14. mailto:[DFAT request email]
15. https://www.righttoknow.org.au/change_re...
16. https://www.righttoknow.org.au/help/offi...

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Michael James
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Dear DFAT FOI,

Thank your for your response - I agree to withdraw my duplicate request.

Yours sincerely,

Michael James

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