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Yours sincerely,

Adam | Public Enquiries Officer
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From: JS <[FOI #8619 email]>
Sent: Thursday, 17 March 2022 1:52 PM
To: INFO <[AEC request email]>
Subject: Freedom of Information request - ‘The Campaign Uncovered’ and Australian Electoral Commissioner

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Dear Australian Electoral Commission,

Sky News Australia reports that Peta Credlin is to delve into the tactics and power plays of a federal election in new Sky News Australia investigation ‘The Campaign Uncovered’

Sky News Australia reports that the documentary examines the funding of some of the so-called independent candidates. How much can voters trust these claims of independence? Who are their powerful supporters? With the prospect of a hung parliament, Peta will show us just how much influence these candidates could have if they’re elected.

It also reports that the documentary will feature prominent local and international political insiders including former George W. Bush political strategist Karl Rove, former Leader of the Brexit Party Nigel Farage, One Nation Leader Senator Pauline Hanson, National Editor at The Australian Dennis Shanahan, Nine’s Political Editor Chris Uhlmann, Sky News contributor and former advisor to Prime Minister Julia Gillard Nicholas Reece, Liberal Senator James McGrath, Australian Electoral Commissioner Tom Rogers, Minister Assisting the Prime Minister and Cabinet and Special Minister of State Ben Morton MP, and former Prime Minister Tony Abbott AC. Featuring exclusive insights, they will take us behind-the-scenes of recent campaigns, including the upcoming contest, to reveal the state of play, the importance of character over policy and why every step and misstep will matter in determining the election result.

Under FOI I seek access to documents concerning or relating to the involvement of the Australian Electoral Commissioner Tom Rogers, in the documentary.

Yours faithfully,

JS

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Our reference: LEX1501

Dear JS

Acknowledgement of your Freedom of Information Request

I refer to your request for access to documents under the Freedom of
Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) made in the following terms:

“Under FOI I seek access to documents concerning or relating to the
involvement of the Australian Electoral Commissioner Tom Rogers, in the
documentary.”

In this matter, the documentary relates to Sky News Australia’s ‘The
Campaign Uncovered’.

Timeframe to process your request

Your request was received by the Australian Electoral Commission (the AEC)
on 17 March 2022, and the 30 day statutory timeframe for processing your
request commenced from the day after that date.  You should expect to
receive a decision from us by 19 April 2022.  The period of 30 days may be
extended if we need to consult third parties or for other reasons.  We
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Yours sincerely

Greg

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Dear JS,

I refer to your request dated 18 February 2022 for access to documents
under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (‘the FOI Act’).

I attach a letter to you dated 17 March 2022 with the decision regarding
this request, and the Relevant Documents.

If you have any questions please email [1][email address] or contact our
enquiries line on 13 23 26.

Kind regards,

Greg

Australian Electoral Commission

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Dear JS,

Please see attached a decision letter to you in relation to your request
for an internal review dated 22 April 2022.

Kind regards,

Natalie

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