OFFICIAL
Dear Arthur

On 3 January 2023 you sent a request to the Australian Department of the Treasury (Treasury) in the following terms: "can you please clarify that UCC1 and UCC3 are recognised in the Australian banking system or within the Australian legal system"

We are not able to process your request under the FOI Act as you are seeking information, not documents. The FOI Act allows a person to request documents.

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We think the clarification you requested is likely to be legal advice on applying American commercial law in Australia. The Treasury does not provide legal advice on the application of American commercial law in Australia. We suggest you contact your legal representative.

Kind regards,

Freedom of Information Officer
The Treasury
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-----Original Message-----
From: Nallac <[FOI #10996 email]>
Sent: Wednesday, 3 January 2024 11:41 PM
To: FOI <[email address]>
Subject: Freedom of Information request - Ucc1 and Ucc3 validity

Dear Department of the Treasury,

can you please clarify that UCC1 and UCC3 are recognised in the Australian banking system or within the Australian legal system

Yours faithfully,

Arthur Brown

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