Talking Points - Change to recognition of Israel's capital
Dear Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade,
I seek access to Talking Points relating to the decision of the Government to change Australia's recognition of Israel's capital.
In particular, I seek access to the following documents under the FOI Act:
1. Any departmental talking points prepared in relation to this issue between 17-19 October 2022 inclusive. Note I do not require drafts and if the document includes any personal information of public servants this can be redacted as irrelevant under s.22 of the FOI Act.
2. Any Whole of Government talking points provided by DFAT to other agencies between 17 - 19 October 2022 inclusive in relation to this issue. Note I do not require drafts and if the document includes any personal information of public servants this can be redacted as irrelevant under s.22 of the FOI Act.
3. Any talking points provided to Ministers or Ministerial offices (including the Prime Minister or PMO) in relation to this decision between 17-19 October 2022 inclusive. If the TPs were provided by email I am also seeking a copy of the emails between the department and relevant Ministerial office. Note that if the document includes any personal information of public servants this can be redacted as irrelevant under s.22 of the FOI Act.
In relation to the Government's decision to change Australia's recognition of
Israel's capital, please provide the whole-of government talking points DFAT
provided to other agencies between Monday 17 October and Wednesday 19 October
2022.
Noting the upcoming holiday shutdown, I confirm that if you require an extension to processing this request I agree to a 14 day extension.
Yours faithfully,
BE
OFFICIAL
FOI Request: LEX 6985
Dear Mr BE
Thank you for your email dated 16 December 2022 seeking access to
documents under the Freedom of Information Act 1982.
This email sets out some information about how your request will be
processed by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
Scope of request:
You have sought access to:
Talking Points relating to the decision of the Government to change
Australia's recognition of Israel's capital.
In particular, I seek access to the following documents under the FOI Act:
1. Any departmental talking points prepared in relation to this issue
between 17-19 October 2022 inclusive. Note I do not require drafts and if
the document includes any personal information of public servants this can
be redacted as irrelevant under s.22 of the FOI Act.
2. Any Whole of Government talking points provided by DFAT to other
agencies between 17 - 19 October 2022 inclusive in relation to this issue.
Note I do not require drafts and if the document includes any personal
information of public servants this can be redacted as irrelevant under
s.22 of the FOI Act.
3. Any talking points provided to Ministers or Ministerial offices
(including the Prime Minister or PMO) in relation to this decision between
17-19 October 2022 inclusive. If the TPs were provided by email I am also
seeking a copy of the emails between the department and relevant
Ministerial office. Note that if the document includes any personal
information of public servants this can be redacted as irrelevant under
s.22 of the FOI Act.
If it emerges that the scope of your request is unclear or is too large
for processing, the department will contact you to discuss re-scoping the
request.
Timeframe for receiving our decision:
We received your request on 16 December 2022 and the 30-day statutory
period for processing your request commenced from the day after that date.
The period of 30 days may be extended in certain circumstances.
Due to time lost over the Christmas and New Year, we are seeking your
agreement to an extension of 30 days to process your request (under
section 15AA of the Freedom of Information Act 1982). We will endeavour to
finalise your matter as soon as possible.
We would be grateful if you could please confirm your agreement by return
email. Should you agree to this extension, we will inform the Office of
the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).
Charges:
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requests. If applicable, we will advise you of any relevant charges when
we are in a position to estimate the resources required to process your
request.
Disclosure log:
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documents released under the FOI Act may later be published on the
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It is the Department’s policy to withhold the mobile numbers of all
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take it that you agree to that information being excluded from the scope
of your request.
Kind regards
DFAT FOI Team
_______________________________
FOI Section
Public Interest Law Branch | Regulatory and Legal Policy Division
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
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Dear FOI,
I agree to a 14 day extension, noting that the reason for your requested extension was the shut down. A 14 day extension is longer than the period of the shut down.
Yours sincerely,
BE
OFFICIAL
Dear BE
Please find attached a letter advising the outcome of your FOI request.
Kind regards
DFAT FOI Team
_______________________________
FOI Section
Public Interest Law Branch | Regulatory and Legal Policy Division
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
dfat.gov.au | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn
© Kim Hill, Among Women (2011)
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.
Our reference: RQ23/00345
Agency reference: LEX 6985
BE
By email: [FOI #9704 email]
Cc: [DFAT request email]
Extension of time under s 15AB
Dear BE
Please find attached an extension of time decision relating to your FOI
request with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. A copy of this
decision has been provided to the Department today.
Kind regards
Noah Harris
[1][IMG] Intake and Early Resolution Team
Freedom of Information Regulatory Group
Office of the Australian Information
Commissioner
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