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
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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
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DFAT FOI Reference: LEX 11693
Dear ADS
We are writing in regards to the below correspondence.
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past, present and emerging.
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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
_______________________________
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Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
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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.
-----Original Message-----
From: AS <[11][FOI #12227 email]>
Sent: Saturday, October 26, 2024 5:32 PM
To: FOI FOI <[12][DFAT request email]>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Freedom of Information request - UN Voting Record
CAUTION: This email originated from outside the organisation. Do not click
links or open attachments unless you recognise the sender.
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
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DFAT FOI Reference: LEX 11693
Dear ADS
Please find attached correspondence regarding your FOI request.
Kind Regards
DFAT FOI Team
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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.
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OFFICIAL
DFAT FOI Reference: LEX 11693
Dear ADS
We are writing in regards to the below correspondence.
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response to the below.
We kindly request your response by: COB Friday 8 November 2024.
Kind Regards
DFAT FOI Team
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Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
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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
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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.
-----Original Message-----
From: AS <[17][FOI #12227 email]>
Sent: Saturday, October 26, 2024 5:32 PM
To: FOI FOI <[18][DFAT request email]>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Freedom of Information request - UN Voting Record
CAUTION: This email originated from outside the organisation. Do not click
links or open attachments unless you recognise the sender.
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
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DFAT FOI Reference: LEX 11693
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DFAT FOI Reference: LEX 11693
Dear ADS
We are writing in regards to the below correspondence.
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From: FOI FOI
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Subject: Your DFAT FOI Request - Clarification of your scope - LEX 11693
[SEC=OFFICIAL]
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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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© 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.
-----Original Message-----
From: AS <[23][FOI #12227 email]>
Sent: Saturday, October 26, 2024 5:32 PM
To: FOI FOI <[24][DFAT request email]>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Freedom of Information request - UN Voting Record
CAUTION: This email originated from outside the organisation. Do not click
links or open attachments unless you recognise the sender.
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
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