The provision of ASADA funds to WADA to prosecute Australian citizens
Philip Nelson made this Freedom of Information request to Department of Health
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Dear Department of Health,
Reporter GRANT BAKER, Herald Sun June 22, 2015 7:58pm stated "THE Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority will stump as much as US$100,000 towards WADA’s prosecution of the Essendon 34. The figure was revealed in a clarification to the Senate from ASADA’s national operations manager Trevor Burgess after he had given an incorrect figure when giving evidence at a budget estimates hearing earlier this month".
I am requesting a copy of any funding request, application, agreement or document where Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) either on its own or via the Department of Health sought funding for the prosecution of the Essendon players. The request, application, agreement or any such document may include other parties and if so, is covered by this request.
I also require copies of all correspondence (electronic and print) between ASADA and/or Department of Health and any officials in preparing and finalising the said application agreement or document.
If no such document is said to exist, I am seeking copies of all correspondence (electronic and print) on who why, when and how the Australian Government Department was able to distribute funds to the World Anti Doping Authority for the prosecution of Australian citizens in a foreign jurisdiction.
Yours faithfully,
Philip Nelson
Attention: Mr Philip Nelson
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Ministerial, Parliamentary and Freedom of Information Branch
People, Communication and Parliamentary Division
Australian Government Department of Health
T: (02) 6289 1666 | E: [Health request email]
PO Box 9848, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
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Dear Mr Nelson
I refer to your request to the Department of Health seeking access under
the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) to documents as follows:
‘Reporter GRANT BAKER, Herald Sun June 22, 2015 7:58pm stated "THE
Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority will stump as much as US$100,000
towards WADA’s prosecution of the Essendon 34. The figure was revealed in
a clarification to the Senate from ASADA’s national operations manager
Trevor Burgess after he had given an incorrect figure when giving evidence
at a budget estimates hearing earlier this month".
I am requesting a copy of any funding request, application, agreement or
document where Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) either on
its own or via the Department of Health sought funding for the prosecution
of the Essendon players. The request, application, agreement or any such
document may include other parties and if so, is covered by this request.
I also require copies of all correspondence (electronic and print) between
ASADA and/or Department of Health and any officials in preparing and
finalising the said application agreement or document.
If no such document is said to exist, I am seeking copies of all
correspondence (electronic and print) on who why, when and how the
Australian Government Department was able to distribute funds to the World
Anti Doping Authority for the prosecution of Australian citizens in a
foreign jurisdiction.’
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party may reasonably wish to make a contention concerning possible
exemption of some of the documents. Accordingly, Ms Kylie James, Director
– Freedom of Information, an officer authorised under section 23(1) of the
FOI Act to make decisions in relation to freedom of information requests,
has determined that the requirements of sections 27 and 27A make it
appropriate to extend the time frame for dealing with your request.
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If you require clarification of any of the matters discussed in this
letter you should contact the Department’s FOI Unit on
(02) 62891666 or by email at [1][email address].
Regards
François Murat
Senior FOI Adviser
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Ministerial, Parliamentary and Freedom of Information Branch
People, Communication & Parliamentary Division
Australian Government Department of Health
T: (02) 6289 1666 | E: [3][Health request email]
PO Box 9848, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
The Department of Health acknowledges the traditional owners of country
throughout Australia, and their continuing connection to land, sea and
community. We pay our respects to them and their cultures, and to elders
both past and present.
Attention: Philip Nelson
Please see attached correspondence in relation to your FOI request to the
Department of Health.
Kind regards
FOI Unit
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Legal Advice & Legislation Branch
Legal & Assurance Division
Australian Government Department of Health
T: (02) 6289 1666 | E: [2][Health request email]
PO Box 9848, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
The Department of Health acknowledges the traditional owners of country
throughout Australia, and their continuing connection to land, sea and
community. We pay our respects to them and their cultures, and to elders
both past and present.
Philip Nelson left an annotation ()
I refer to the above annotation:
When dealing with FOIs, its important to be specific.
The document may exist, but may not be held by that department, so the department might claim it does not exist.
faustus left an annotation ()
I think that categorising the outcome as "Information not held." is more accurate -- the refusal has arisen from the fact that no documents can be found.