Ben Fairless
Joined Right to Know in 2013
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This person's Freedom of Information requests (approximately 469) (page 2)
Thank you for your reply.
I would like to proceed with a formal FOI request for documents in the possession of CMTEDD that provide instructions o...
Draft Gig Economy Legislation
Follow up sent to Department of Employment and Workplace Relations by Ben Fairless on .
Withdrawn by the requester.
I would like to withdraw this request. Thank you for your assistance.
Yours sincerely,
Ben Fairless
NEVDIS User Guide
Follow up sent to NT Department of Transport by Ben Fairless on .
Withdrawn by the requester.
I would like to withdraw this request.
Yours sincerely,
Ben Fairless
NEVDIS User Guide
Response by Victorian Department of Transport and Planning to Ben Fairless on .
Refused.
Hi Ben,
The Freedom of Information Act 1982 requires all applicants to pay an
application fee of $31.80. Payment can be made online via
[1]http...
Thank you for contacting the Information Access Unit, Transport for NSW.
Please note that this unit deals with:
* enquiries and requests for i...
NEVDIS User Guide
Request sent to NT Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics by Ben Fairless on .
Long overdue.
Please treat this as an informal request for documents if possible.
I would like a copy of the most recent user manuals, or instructions to access...
AICmr numbers (decisions) not available publicly
Response by Office of the Australian Information Commissioner to Ben Fairless on .
Successful.
Dear Ben Fairless,
Please find attached decision, documents, and schedule in the above
matter.
Kind regards,
Llewellyn
[1]...
Operational Information - Debts
Long overdue.
Ben - can you please update the state of this request to "refused" - because centrelink wanted you to pay over $700 to do their job.
during my catego...
Health Insurance 2022 Rejected Rate Increases
Response by Department of Health to Ben Fairless on .
Information not held.
Dear Mr Fairless,
Please find attached correspondence in relation to your Freedom of
Information request to the Department of Health.
On 2...
Health Insurance 2022 Rejected Rate Increases
Response by Minister for Health to Ben Fairless on .
Information not held.
Dear Mr Fairless,
Please find attached correspondence in relation to your Freedom of
Information request to the Department of Health.
On 2...
2021 LGBTI and IDAHOBIT directive
Response by Department of Defence to Ben Fairless on .
Partially successful.
OFFICIAL
Dear Ben,
Please find attached the decision and documents relating to Defence FOI
523/20/21.
Rights of Review
Under secti...
2021 LGBTI and IDAHOBIT directive
Response by Assistant Minister for Defence to Ben Fairless on .
Information not held.
OFFICIAL
Good afternoon Ben,
Please find attached the decision and documents relating to AMINDEF FOI
001/20/21.
Rights of Review
U...
OFFICIAL
Good afternoon Ben,
Please find attached the decision and documents relating to DMO FOI
003/20/21.
Rights of Review
Under...
Screenshots of Mobile Phone Home Screens
Response by Minister for Defence to Ben Fairless on .
Refused.
OFFICIAL
Dear Mr Fairless,
Please find attached the decision relating to Minister for Defence FOI
004/20/21.
Rights of Review
Unde...
OFFICIAL
Good afternoon Ben
As agreed, please find attached FOI templates released administratively.
Regards
Rose |Case Manager...
NDIA Assessment Pilot - Performance Metrics
Response by National Disability Insurance Agency to Ben Fairless on .
Refused.
Dear Ben Fairless
Thank you for your request for information.
Please find attached correspondence in relation to your request. If you
requ...
“Termination of Call” message at start of call
Response by National Disability Insurance Agency to Ben Fairless on .
Partially successful.
Dear Ben Fairless
Thank you for your request for information.
Please find attached correspondence and documents in relation to your
reques...
OFFICIAL
Dear Mr Fairless,
Please see attached the decision in relation to your request
(PMO/2021/031) under the Freedom of Information Act 19...
Questions for independent assessment
Response by National Disability Insurance Agency to Ben Fairless on .
Partially successful.
Dear Ben Fairless
Thank you for your request for information.
Please find attached correspondence and documents in relation to your
reques...
OFFICIAL
Dear Mr Fairless,
Re: Freedom of Information Request: AGOFOI21/25
I refer to your request received by the office on 26 May 2...
2021 LGBTI and IDAHOBIT directive
Clarification sent to Minister for Defence Personnel by Ben Fairless on .
Long overdue.
Please direct this request to The Hon. Darren Chester MP – Minister for Defence Personnel
Yours sincerely,
Ben Fairless
Magnus Nyden comments on IWD
Response by Macquarie University to Ben Fairless on .
Waiting clarification.
Dear Ben,
Thank you for your email.
(My apologies if the applicant has already completed the application form
and it has been sent to the Universi...
Message discouraging abuse on Australia Post Telephone lines
Response by Australian Postal Corporation to Ben Fairless on .
Successful.
Dear Mr Fairless,
Find attached correspondence for your attention.
Regards,
Freedom of Information team
Australia Post
From:
To:
Subject:
Date:
Att...
Audio message on customer service lines RE Respect
Response by Services Australia to Ben Fairless on .
Information not held.
Dear Mr Fairless
Please find attached a decision dated 18 February 2021, in relation to
your request under the Freedom of Information Act 1982....
Email involving Quatari Airways and newborn baby
Follow up sent to Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade by Ben Fairless on .
Withdrawn by the requester.
Please consider this request withdrawn.
Yours sincerely,
Ben Fairless
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Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority
Waiting clarification.
Hello,
I'm one of the workers who look after Right to Know.
Firstly, I want to apologise that it's taken us so long to look at the error you've rep...
Freedom of Information Act Request
Withdrawn by the requester.
Hello,
I'm one of the workers who look after Right to Know.
Firstly, I want to apologise that it's taken us so long to look at the error message ab...
Construction of a childcare centre
Withdrawn by the requester.
Hello,
I'm one of the workers who look after Right to Know.
Firstly, I want to apologise that it's taken us so long to look at the error message ab...
Victorian Sheriff's Act 2009
Withdrawn by the requester.
Hello,
I'm one of the workers who look after Right to Know.
Firstly, I want to apologise that it's taken us so long to look at the error message ab...
Gambling promotion on free to air tv
Request to Queensland Responsible Gambling Advisory Committee by John B. Annotated by Ben Fairless on .
Withdrawn by the requester.
Hello,
I'm one of the workers who look after Right to Know.
Firstly, I want to apologise that it's taken us so long to look at the error message ab...
Rapid Antigen Tests
Request to ACT Chief Minister, Treasury And Economic Development Directorate by Buko. Annotated by Ben Fairless on .
Withdrawn by the requester.
Hello,
I'm one of the workers who look after Right to Know.
Firstly, I want to apologise that it's taken us so long to look at the error message ab...
Minister for Transport documents regarding Sydney Metro Review
Awaiting classification.
Hello,
We have reached out to the Department and asked them to re-send the information directly to the request. I'll try to follow them up if I haven...
NDIA Information Security Risk Management Policy and Procedures
Withdrawn by the requester.
Hi Shirley,
I'm sorry it's come across this way. I've only recently come back on board and I'm going through issues that happened several years ago....
NDIA Information Security Risk Management Policy and Procedures
Withdrawn by the requester.
I have marked this request as "withdrawn" due to the length of time since the error message and now.
I apologise for the delay in reviewing this.
I...
I'm sorry it's taken us so long to come back to you. I have double checked and all replies related to this request appear here - we haven't missed anyt...
Correspondence with the Minister for Superannuation
Request to Australian Securities and Investments Commission by Phillip Sweeney. Annotated by Ben Fairless on .
Withdrawn by the requester.
Given the amount of time between when this request was made and now, I have updated this request to "Withdrawn". If you would like to request this info...
General Ledger (Last 5 Financial Years)
Request to Aboriginals Benefit Account Advisory Committee by Trent Morrison-Francis. Annotated by Ben Fairless on .
Withdrawn by the requester.
Given the amount of time between when this request was made and now, I have updated this request to "Withdrawn". If you would like to request this info...
Documents pertaining to or giving evidence in support of wearing face masks from state or federal sources
Withdrawn by the requester.
Given the amount of time between when this request was made and now, I have updated this request to "Withdrawn". If you would like to request this info...
The number of inquests dispensed with by NSW Coroner's Court from 2020-2023
Handled by postal mail.
According to the Requester:
"Have written to them directly, will update here as information is received"
Thanks,
Ben - Right to Know
Complaints to DOJ about DOJ Contractors 2007 to 2022
Awaiting classification.
I’ve resent the original request to an updated email address. Hopefully this helps get a reply.
Thanks
Ben - Right to Know
Documents relating to the OpenAustralia Foundation between 28 May 2022 and 28 November 2022
Information not held.
I have copied the decision Matthew refers to in his link and added it as a response to the request, as the ATO is known for allowing those links to exp...
Isolation of Sars Cov 2
Long overdue.
Hi there,
I’m a volunteer for Right to Know. I’ve removed part of your request which contains your personal information.
Please don’t post persona...
Documents pertaining to or giving evidence in support of wearing face masks from state or federal sources
Information not held.
In late 2015, the Government announced its decision to close the National Health Performance Authority (NHPA) from 1 July 2016, with its activities and...
Engaging Labour Hire for Call Centre Duties
Awaiting classification.
Right to Know has received a request from the Department to remove a public servant's full name and direct contact number, as they did not intend to se...
Disclosures of Interests from the Entrepreneurs' Programme Committee meeting held on 11/12/2019
Request to Department of Industry, Science, Energy & Resources by Witherspoon. Annotated by Ben Fairless on .
Awaiting classification.
We have hidden information in the most recent email as it goes against our House Rules (https://www.righttoknow.org.au/help/house_rules)
Kind Regards...
Update from the department today:
Thank you for your patience we are hoping to have these out by the end of the week – worst case Tuesday next week....
Number of assistance animals funded
Request to National Disability Insurance Agency by Yvonne Ingen-Housz. Annotated by Ben Fairless on .
Successful.
Hello!
Welcome to Right to Know! I'm one of the people that look after the site.
Just so you know, you need to ask for documents that have the info...
Right to Know has been in touch with the Department who have insisted on a postal address.
We have provided one privately to them and will upload th...
Correspondence between the Department and Right to Know - Take 2
Request to Department of Industry, Science, Energy & Resources by Witherspoon. Annotated by Ben Fairless on .
Long overdue.
Right to Know received a request from the Department today to consult with them in relation to this request.
We don't object to the release of any of...
Pauline Hanson Parcel Delivery
Successful.
They uploaded the documents here:
https://auspost.com.au/about-us/corporate-information/our-organisation/corporate-governance-statement/freedom-of-in...