Stephanie Johnson
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Current oath explanation.
Long overdue.
Hi Anthony,
As an infrequent user of this site, I may be able to help. The Federal FOI Act only applies to Federal agencies, see section 11. Section...
Senior management financials
Request to Queensland Institute of Medical Research by Public scientist. Annotated by Stephanie Johnson on .
Awaiting internal review.
Hi Public Scientist,
QIMR is subject to QLD Right to Information legislation that requires an application fee to be paid, or a waiver granted, before...
I am requesting to obtain the complaints made against Victorian legal service board and commission including breach of privacy and conducts
Awaiting internal review.
Hi Gurwinder,
The Victorian Ombudsman is subject to Victorian FOI legislation, which requires you to pay an application fee. Accordingly, your reques...
People with migraine on DSP
Partially successful.
Hi RK,
Just trying to help out, but it looks like the issue you might have with this request is that you have asked for the information from the wron...
Foreign Investments In Australia
Request to Office of the Australian Information Commissioner by Andy Downunder. Annotated by Stephanie Johnson on .
Information not held.
Hi Andy,
Google lead me to the Foreign Investment Review Board; information can be found here https://firb.gov.au/about-firb
The site tells me 'Res...
How long after submiting a tax return are the rebates paid?
Request to Australian Taxation Office by william BRYAN richards. Annotated by Stephanie Johnson on .
Long overdue.
Hi William,
As a regular user of this site, I expect the ATO will treat this request as invalid, because you have asked a question, rather than ask f...
Stolen Body Parts
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Hi Paul,
As a user of this site, it seems you are having trouble locating the correct department to ask about this information.
Below is a link to...
Hi Sam,
I'm a user of this site, and want to help you out.
Section 11 of the Social Security (Administration) Act 1999, which can be found at https...
Request for assistance in locating graves of relatives buried in Mildura Cemetery Nichols Point
Successful.
Hi Michelle,
I'm just a user of this site, but there are online tools available to help people find graves in cemeteries. You could try
https://bil...
Invetigate into Grill'd
Refused.
Hi Tim,
I'm just a user of this site, but you can find information about what you should be paid using the Fair Work Commission Pay Calculator that c...
Validity of the office of the Queensland Government State Penalties Enforcement Registry
Long overdue.
No worries Misty,
I can see that the date of assent was 6 December and that section 2 of the Act says 'date to be fixed by proclamation'. Assuming th...
Validity of the office of the Queensland Government State Penalties Enforcement Registry
Long overdue.
Hi Misty,
The SPER was established under the State Penalties Enforcement Act 1999 which can be found here https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/view/htm...
Updated List of NSW Government Agencies
Request to State Records Authority of New South Wales by Tracy Huang. Annotated by Stephanie Johnson on .
Successful.
Hi Tracy,
There is information about NSW State Government Departments available online at https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/nswgovdirectory/departments...
Serco Call Centre Trial Report
Refused.
Hi Evelyn,
Section 31 of the FOI Act states that when charges are calculated, the processing time is paused until those charges are paid.
This mean...
Fines Issued to Lime Scooter Users
Successful.
Hi Elliot,
Brisbane City Council is covered by the Right to Information Act in Queensland, which is different to the FOI Act for Commonwealth Agencie...
Research funding for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.
Request to National Health and Medical Research Council by Asher Wolf. Annotated by Stephanie Johnson on .
Long overdue.
I agree with Ben,
Seems extremely pedantic, and I'm a pedant myself, so that's saying something.
If they are going to say this isn't valid, the ori...
Hello Mark,
Unlike requests to Commonwealth Agencies, requests made to State departments will only be valid if you:
*Clearly state that you are maki...
Lawful Status of Fines Victoria
Request to Victorian Department of Justice and Community Safety by John Andrews. Annotated by Stephanie Johnson on .
Awaiting internal review.
Hello John,
Victorian FOI legislation is a little different to the federal legislation. For the request to be valid under the Victorian law it needs...
Hi Jason,
The Victorian FOI system is a little different to the Federal one, as there is a filing fee that must be paid before the request is conside...
Sorry I should have added, as a party to the case, you can access most of the other documents. Check out this link for details
http://www.fedcourt.go...
Hello Karren,
Transcripts of Federal Court proceedings are available for purchase directly from Auscript if you take a look at this website.
http:/...
Morrison providing free international travel to Turnbull
Request to Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet by Vito Guzzardi. Annotated by Stephanie Johnson on .
Partially successful.
Hi Vito,
Information about benefits to current and former parliamentarians can be found here https://www.ipea.gov.au/legislative-framework
The legi...
Buisness Information
Information not held.
Hi Jason,
If you're after publicly available information on that company, you can do a search on the ASIC website. I've had a quick look for you
h...
Request for Information - Requirements for exercises of delegation under FOI Act
Request to Office of the Australian Information Commissioner by Kieran (Account suspended). Annotated by Stephanie Johnson on .
Partially successful.
Kieran,
It looks like my previous understanding, based on my interactions with various FOI teams and agencies over the years was wrong.
I am sorry...
Media Release: DRIVING POWER PRICES DOWN
Request to Department of the Environment and Energy by Leon Carter. Annotated by Stephanie Johnson on .
Successful.
Hi Leon,
You can withdraw simply by emailing the agency and advising them you wish to withdraw the request.
Good luck.
Steph