UN Voting Record
Dear Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade,
During Scott Morrison's time as PM Australia changed the longterm voting trend at the UN on several notable issues despite the official policy not changing on these issues. I seek internal correspondence regarding the relevant policies for this in general and the reasons to justify this in particular relating to whether specific groups have a right to self determination.
Yours faithfully,
ADS
OFFICIAL
DFAT FOI Reference: LEX 11693
Dear ADS
Thank you for your request dated 26 October 2024.
This email sets out some information about how your request will be
processed by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (the department).
Scope of request
You have sought access to:
During Scott Morrison's time as PM Australia changed the longterm voting
trend at the UN on several notable issues despite the official policy not
changing on these issues. I seek internal correspondence regarding the
relevant policies for this in general and the reasons to justify this in
particular relating to whether specific groups have a right to self
determination.
Consultation regarding scope of your request
We have reviewed the scope of your request and consider that it is unclear
what documents you are seeking access to.
To assist us processing your request, we would be grateful if you could
please clarify the terms of your request. Specifically, what policies and
documents you are seeking access to in reference to Scott Morrison?
You have made reference to Australia voting at the UN, but we consider
this does not specific what documents you are seeking access to.
We would be grateful for your response by: COB Wednesday 6 November 2024.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us should you have any questions.
Kind Regards
DFAT FOI Team
_______________________________
Freedom of Information Section
Public Interest Law Branch | Regulatory and Legal Policy Division
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
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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.
OFFICIAL
OFFICIAL
DFAT FOI Reference: LEX 11693
Dear ADS
We are writing in regards to the below correspondence.
To assist us with processing your request, we would be grateful for your
response to the below.
We kindly request your response by: COB Friday 8 November 2024.
Kind Regards
DFAT FOI Team
_______________________________
Freedom of Information Section
Public Interest Law Branch | Regulatory and Legal Policy Division
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
[1]dfat.gov.au | [2]X | [3]Facebook | [4]Instagram | [5]LinkedIn
© Brooke Rigney-Lively (2024)
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.
From: FOI FOI
Sent: Tuesday, November 5, 2024 10:30 AM
To: AS <[FOI #12227 email]>
Subject: Your DFAT FOI Request - Clarification of your scope - LEX 11693
[SEC=OFFICIAL]
OFFICIAL
DFAT FOI Reference: LEX 11693
Dear ADS
Thank you for your request dated 26 October 2024.
This email sets out some information about how your request will be
processed by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (the department).
Scope of request
You have sought access to:
During Scott Morrison's time as PM Australia changed the longterm voting
trend at the UN on several notable issues despite the official policy not
changing on these issues. I seek internal correspondence regarding the
relevant policies for this in general and the reasons to justify this in
particular relating to whether specific groups have a right to self
determination.
Consultation regarding scope of your request
We have reviewed the scope of your request and consider that it is unclear
what documents you are seeking access to.
To assist us processing your request, we would be grateful if you could
please clarify the terms of your request. Specifically, what policies and
documents you are seeking access to in reference to Scott Morrison?
You have made reference to Australia voting at the UN, but we consider
this does not specific what documents you are seeking access to.
We would be grateful for your response by: COB Wednesday 6 November 2024.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us should you have any questions.
Kind Regards
DFAT FOI Team
_______________________________
Freedom of Information Section
Public Interest Law Branch | Regulatory and Legal Policy Division
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
[6]dfat.gov.au | [7]X | [8]Facebook | [9]Instagram | [10]LinkedIn
© Brooke Rigney-Lively (2024)
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.
OFFICIAL
DFAT FOI Reference: LEX 11693
Dear ADS
Please find attached correspondence regarding your FOI request.
Kind Regards
DFAT FOI Team
_______________________________
Freedom of Information Section
Public Interest Law Branch | Regulatory and Legal Policy Division
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
[1]dfat.gov.au | [2]X | [3]Facebook | [4]Instagram | [5]LinkedIn
© Brooke Rigney-Lively (2024)
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.
From: FOI FOI
Sent: Thursday, November 7, 2024 7:50 AM
To: AS <[FOI #12227 email]>
Subject: RE: Your DFAT FOI Request - Clarification of your scope - LEX
11693 [SEC=OFFICIAL]
OFFICIAL
OFFICIAL
DFAT FOI Reference: LEX 11693
Dear ADS
We are writing in regards to the below correspondence.
To assist us with processing your request, we would be grateful for your
response to the below.
We kindly request your response by: COB Friday 8 November 2024.
Kind Regards
DFAT FOI Team
_______________________________
Freedom of Information Section
Public Interest Law Branch | Regulatory and Legal Policy Division
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
[6]dfat.gov.au | [7]X | [8]Facebook | [9]Instagram | [10]LinkedIn
© Brooke Rigney-Lively (2024)
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.
From: FOI FOI
Sent: Tuesday, November 5, 2024 10:30 AM
To: AS <[11][FOI #12227 email]>
Subject: Your DFAT FOI Request - Clarification of your scope - LEX 11693
[SEC=OFFICIAL]
OFFICIAL
DFAT FOI Reference: LEX 11693
Dear ADS
Thank you for your request dated 26 October 2024.
This email sets out some information about how your request will be
processed by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (the department).
Scope of request
You have sought access to:
During Scott Morrison's time as PM Australia changed the longterm voting
trend at the UN on several notable issues despite the official policy not
changing on these issues. I seek internal correspondence regarding the
relevant policies for this in general and the reasons to justify this in
particular relating to whether specific groups have a right to self
determination.
Consultation regarding scope of your request
We have reviewed the scope of your request and consider that it is unclear
what documents you are seeking access to.
To assist us processing your request, we would be grateful if you could
please clarify the terms of your request. Specifically, what policies and
documents you are seeking access to in reference to Scott Morrison?
You have made reference to Australia voting at the UN, but we consider
this does not specific what documents you are seeking access to.
We would be grateful for your response by: COB Wednesday 6 November 2024.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us should you have any questions.
Kind Regards
DFAT FOI Team
_______________________________
Freedom of Information Section
Public Interest Law Branch | Regulatory and Legal Policy Division
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
[12]dfat.gov.au | [13]X | [14]Facebook | [15]Instagram | [16]LinkedIn
© Brooke Rigney-Lively (2024)
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.
OFFICIAL
DFAT FOI Reference: LEX 11693
Dear ADS
We are writing in regards to the below.
As we have not received a response from you within 14 calendar days, your
application is now deemed to be withdrawn.
No further action is no longer required from the department.
Kind Regards
DFAT FOI Team
_______________________________
Freedom of Information Section
Public Interest Law Branch | Regulatory and Legal Policy Division
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
[1]dfat.gov.au | [2]X | [3]Facebook | [4]Instagram | [5]LinkedIn
© Brooke Rigney-Lively (2024)
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.
From: FOI FOI
Sent: Tuesday, November 12, 2024 4:02 PM
To: AS <[FOI #12227 email]>
Subject: Your DFAT FOI Request - Notification of practical refusal - LEX
11693 [SEC=OFFICIAL]
OFFICIAL
DFAT FOI Reference: LEX 11693
Dear ADS
Please find attached correspondence regarding your FOI request.
Kind Regards
DFAT FOI Team
_______________________________
Freedom of Information Section
Public Interest Law Branch | Regulatory and Legal Policy Division
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
[6]dfat.gov.au | [7]X | [8]Facebook | [9]Instagram | [10]LinkedIn
© Brooke Rigney-Lively (2024)
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.
From: FOI FOI
Sent: Thursday, November 7, 2024 7:50 AM
To: AS <[11][FOI #12227 email]>
Subject: RE: Your DFAT FOI Request - Clarification of your scope - LEX
11693 [SEC=OFFICIAL]
OFFICIAL
OFFICIAL
DFAT FOI Reference: LEX 11693
Dear ADS
We are writing in regards to the below correspondence.
To assist us with processing your request, we would be grateful for your
response to the below.
We kindly request your response by: COB Friday 8 November 2024.
Kind Regards
DFAT FOI Team
_______________________________
Freedom of Information Section
Public Interest Law Branch | Regulatory and Legal Policy Division
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
[12]dfat.gov.au | [13]X | [14]Facebook | [15]Instagram | [16]LinkedIn
© Brooke Rigney-Lively (2024)
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.
From: FOI FOI
Sent: Tuesday, November 5, 2024 10:30 AM
To: AS <[17][FOI #12227 email]>
Subject: Your DFAT FOI Request - Clarification of your scope - LEX 11693
[SEC=OFFICIAL]
OFFICIAL
DFAT FOI Reference: LEX 11693
Dear ADS
Thank you for your request dated 26 October 2024.
This email sets out some information about how your request will be
processed by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (the department).
Scope of request
You have sought access to:
During Scott Morrison's time as PM Australia changed the longterm voting
trend at the UN on several notable issues despite the official policy not
changing on these issues. I seek internal correspondence regarding the
relevant policies for this in general and the reasons to justify this in
particular relating to whether specific groups have a right to self
determination.
Consultation regarding scope of your request
We have reviewed the scope of your request and consider that it is unclear
what documents you are seeking access to.
To assist us processing your request, we would be grateful if you could
please clarify the terms of your request. Specifically, what policies and
documents you are seeking access to in reference to Scott Morrison?
You have made reference to Australia voting at the UN, but we consider
this does not specific what documents you are seeking access to.
We would be grateful for your response by: COB Wednesday 6 November 2024.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us should you have any questions.
Kind Regards
DFAT FOI Team
_______________________________
Freedom of Information Section
Public Interest Law Branch | Regulatory and Legal Policy Division
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
[18]dfat.gov.au | [19]X | [20]Facebook | [21]Instagram | [22]LinkedIn
© Brooke Rigney-Lively (2024)
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.