Using a carriage service to harass
Dear Australian Federal Police,
Could you please send me the latest documents which include the total number of nationally reported cases of a breach of the Criminal Act 474.17 - "Using a carriage service to menace, harass or cause offence" for the years 2017 & 2016.
If possible, please treat this as an administrative / informal request. Otherwise please proceed with my request as a formal information request under the Act.
Yours faithfully,
Cat Dibley
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Our Ref: CRM 2018/555
Dear Ms Dibley,
YOUR FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST
I refer to your application dated 9 April 2018 in which you seek access to documents under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (the Act) as follows:
"Could you please send me the latest documents which include the total number of nationally reported cases of a breach of the Criminal Act 474.17 - "Using a carriage service to menace, harass or cause offence" for the years 2017 & 2016.
If possible, please treat this as an administrative / informal request. Otherwise please proceed with my request as a formal information request under the Act."
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Yours sincerely
ANA (AFP 20542)
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Dear FOI,
I hope this finds you well.
I am following up on my earlier request and to enquire into any developments with regard to the requested documents.
I very much look forward to you reply.
Yours sincerely,
Cat Dibley
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Dear Ms Dibley,
Thank you for your email and apologies for delay in getting back to you.
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Team is currently processing a very high volume of applications and
accordingly some delays are being experienced. We apologise for any
inconvenience the delays may cause, however please rest assured we are
endeavouring to process your request as soon as possible.
Regards,
SOPHIE (AFP20849)
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CHIEF COUNSEL
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