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Dear CB

Freedom of Information Request FOI23/577

I refer to your request to the Attorney-General's Department (the
department) under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) for access
to documents.

Your request is for:

I am requesting all documents, including minutes, file notes or
correspondence, recording the outcomes of Senior Leadership Group (SLG)
meetings over the period between  1 May 2023 and 1 July 2023.

This request is to include any documents, correspondence, minutes, or file
notes in the created by, or in the possession of  the Chief of Staff to
the Secretary, or Executive Officers to any member of the SLG.

To assist with processing the request I am not requesting correspondence
relating to organising a time to meet of the SLG, nor am I requesting
documents/attachments/submissions that are already publicly available that
were discussed at SLG.

If you disagree with this interpretation of your request, please let me
know in writing as soon as possible.

The department received your request on 8 November 2023 and the 30 day
statutory period for processing your request commenced from the day after
that date. You should therefore expect a decision from us by 8 December
2023. However, the period of 30 days may be extended if the department
needs to consult third parties or for other reasons. We will advise you if
this happens.

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generally be disclosed. In addition, duplicates and incomplete email
chains, internal administrative email addresses and metadata within the
scope of the FOI request will be excluded.

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6666 or by email to [2][AGD request email].

Kind regards.

Kellie

Freedom of Information & Privacy

Attorney-General’s Department

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OFFICIAL

Dear CB

Freedom of Information Request FOI23/577

I refer to your request to the Attorney-General's Department (the
department) under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) for access
to documents.

The purpose of my email is to seek your agreement to extend the processing
period for your request. Further information about this, including my
reasons for requesting an extension from you, has been set out below for
your consideration and response.  

Extension of Time Request

Under s 15AA of the FOI Act, an agency may extend the initial processing
period for dealing with a request by a further period of no more than 30
days if the applicant agrees in writing to the extension and the agency
gives written notice of the extension to the Information Commissioner as
soon as practicable after the agreement is made.

I would like to request your agreement to extend the processing period for
your request by 30 days. I am requesting this extension of time from you
to ensure the department has sufficient time to process and finalise your
request in accordance with the FOI Act. Please be assured that we are
working to process your request as quickly as possible. The department has
undertaken searches and identified several potential documents as falling
within the scope of your request and are now in the process of reviewing
and assessing these documents. As you can appreciate, given the nature of
the request, consultation is required with Senior staff within the
department. This can be challenging given their schedules and work
priorities and therefore consultation is taking longer than anticipated.
In addition to this, our FOI team are currently experiencing an increase
in the number of information access applications currently being received
by the department.

If you agree to the requested extension of up to 30 days, please let me
know in writing at your earliest convenience.

The department received your request on 8 November 2023 and the 30 day
statutory period for processing your request is currently 8 December
2023. 

If you agree to the requested extension, the new due date will be 8
January 2023. However, the department will make every effort to provide a
decision to you as soon as possible.

Please note that if you agree to the extension, the department is required
to notify the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner, including
your name and contact details.

If you have any questions, please contact me by telephone on (02) 6141
6666 or by email to [1][AGD request email]

Kind regards.

Kellie

Freedom of Information & Privacy

Attorney-General’s Department

( Phone: (02) 6141 6666 | 8  Email:  [AGD request email]

OFFICIAL

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OFFICIAL
Thank you.

Kellie
Freedom of Information & Privacy
Attorney-General’s Department
A Phone: (02) 6141 6666 | |  Email: [AGD request email]
OFFICIAL

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OFFICIAL
Good morning CB

In relation to your below FOI request could you please clarify when you refer to 'all documents' whether you wish to include Agenda's or would you be willing to exclude these documents?

Grateful for your earliest response.

With thanks.

Kellie
Freedom of Information & Privacy
Attorney-General’s Department
A Phone: (02) 6141 6666 | |  Email: [AGD request email]
OFFICIAL

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OFFICIAL
Many thanks for your prompt response.

Regards

Kellie
Freedom of Information & Privacy
Attorney-General’s Department
A Phone: (02) 6141 6666 | |  Email: [AGD request email]
OFFICIAL

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OFFICIAL
Dear CB

Freedom of Information Request FOI23/577

I refer to your request to the Attorney-General's Department (the department) under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) for access to documents.

The purpose of this email is to provide you with a decision in response to that request.

Please find attached your decision letter and documents.

If you have any questions, please contact me by telephone on (02) 6141 6666 or by email to mailto:[AGD request email].

Yours sincerely

Joanna
FOI Case Officer
Freedom of Information and Privacy
Attorney-General's Department
T: (02) 6141 6666 | E: mailto:[AGD request email]
OFFICIAL

The Attorney-General’s Department may collect your personal information where it is reasonably necessary for, or directly related to, our functions, including those under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) and the Privacy Act 1988. We may collect your name, email address and telephone number so that we can contact you about your request or privacy complaint. If your request concerns accessing or correcting your personal information, we will collect the minimum amount of evidence necessary to verify your identity. We hold personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act and our privacy policy. If you have an enquiry or complaint about your privacy, please contact the Privacy Officer on 02 6141 6666 or via e-mail [email address]. 
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OFFICIAL
Good morning CB

Please find attached updated Attachment C - Documents with the classification of documents struck through.

Please disregard the previous version.

Many thanks.

Kellie
Freedom of Information & Privacy
Attorney-General's Department
A Phone: (02) 6141 6666 | |  Email: [AGD request email] OFFICIAL

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