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Toze, Cathy
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For Noting: New significant FOI request – Me (Right to Know) - [LEX 71589] [SEC=OFFICIAL:Sensitive,
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Date:
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Hi Cathy
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Kind regards
Nick
Nicholas Parmeter
General Counsel, Information Access
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From:
Toze, Cathy
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Cc:
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Derix, Jeffrey; s47E(d)
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Re: For Noting: New significant FOI request – Me (Right to Know) - [LEX 71589] [SEC=OFFICIAL:Sensitive,
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Looping Jonathon in.
Thanks, happy to discuss,
Cathy Toze
General Manager, Services Australia.
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Kind regards
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From:
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Subject:
For action: Significant FOI request search minute – Me (Right to Know) (LEX 71589) – Due 9 February 2023
[SEC=OFFICIAL]
Date:
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Attachments:
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LEX 71589 - SPOC - Significant document search minute.docx
Freedom of Information request - Reason for amendments to s 67CC(2).msg
Re LEX 71589 - Communication - In relation to your request SECOFFICIAL.msg
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From:
Anderson Tina
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Subject:
FW: For action: Significant FOI request search minute – Me (Right to Know) (LEX 71589) – Due 7 February 2023 [SEC=OFFICIAL:Sensitive]
Date:
Monday, 6 February 2023 8:07:13 PM
Attachments:
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FW Family Assistance Legislation Amendment (Cheaper Child Care) Bill 2022 SECOFFICIALSensitive msg
Explanatory Memorandum docx
LEX 71589 - SPOC - Significant document search minute v0.2.docx
FW Advice please by COB Thurs 47- draft amendment to remove the follow the child requirement SECOFFICIAL msg
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Importance:
High
Team – approved GM response below.
Many thanks.
Regards,
Tina
Tina Anderson
National Manager
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Families and Child Care Branch
Families, Children and Targeted Services Division
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From: Piazza, Tony
Sent: Monday, 6 February 2023 8:16 PM
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Subject: FW: For action: Significant FOI request search minute – Me (Right to Know) (LEX 71589) – Due 7 February 2023
[SEC=OFFICIAL:Sensitive]
Importance: High
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Tony
Tony Piazza,
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I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands we live on. I pay my respects to all Elders, past, present and emerging of all
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From:
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Subject:
For review by 20 Feb 2023: Significant FOI request search minute – Me (Right to Know) (LEX 71589) [SEC=OFFICIAL:Sensitive]
Date:
Monday, 20 February 2023 9:37:47 AM
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FW LEX 71589 - Courtesy consultation from Services Australia Department of Education SECOFFICIAL msg
LEX 71589 - SPOC - GM cleared Significant document search minute v0.2.docx
LEX 71589 - Decision - Draft documents marked for redaction - for clearance.pdf
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Kind regards
s47F(1)
Assistant Director
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Freedom of Information and Ombudsman Branch
LEGAL SERVICES DIVISION
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Services Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land now called Australia. We pay our respect to all Elders, past,
present and emerging of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nations.
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Subject: FW: For action: Significant FOI request search minute – Me (Right to Know) (LEX 71589) – Due 7 February 2023
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From:
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Subject:
FW: LEX 71589 - Courtesy consultation from Services Australia – Department of Education [SEC=OFFICIAL]
Date:
Wednesday, 15 February 2023 9:47:40 AM
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Thank you again for consulting with the department about this matter. Please feel free to contact me
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From:
Anderson Tina
To:
FREEDOMOFINFORMATION
s47E(d)
Cc:
;
s47F(1)
s47E(d
Subject:
FW: For review by 20 Feb 2023: Significant FOI request search minute – Me (Right to Know) (LEX 71589) [SEC=OFFICIAL:Sensitive]
Date:
Monday, 20 February 2023 4:20:37 PM
Attachments:
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LEX 71589 - SPOC - GM cleared Significant document search minute v0.2.docx
LEX 71589 - Decision - Draft documents marked for redaction - for clearance.pdf
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Hi s47F(1)
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Regards,
Tina
Tina Anderson
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Families and Child Care Branch
Families, Children and Targeted Services Division
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Subject: For review by 20 Feb 2023: Significant FOI request search minute – Me (Right to Know) (LEX 71589)
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LEX 73069 - Page 36 of 58
From:
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To:
Thorpe, Jonathon
Cc:
s47E(d)
; Piazza, Tony; s47E(d)
; s47F(1)
FREEDOMOFINFORMATION
Subject:
Seeking DCEO Comment by 24 February 2023 – Documents proposed for release (LEX 71589)
[SEC=OFFICIAL]
Date:
Wednesday, 22 February 2023 10:27:17 AM
Attachments:
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LEX 71589 - Decision - Documents final.pdf
FW For action Significant FOI request search minute Me (Right to Know) (LEX 71589) Due 7 February 2023
SECOFFICIALSensitive.msg
FW LEX 71589 - Courtesy consultation from Services Australia Department of Education SECOFFICIAL.msg
RE For review by 20 Feb 2023 Significant FOI request search minute Me (Right to Know) (LEX 71589)
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Sensitive: Legal
Dear Jonathon,
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Regards
Allison Kenna
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From:
Thorpe, Jonathon
To:
FREEDOMOFINFORMATION
Cc:
s47E(d)
Piazza, Tony; s47E(d)
s47F(1)
Subject:
RE: Seeking DCEO Comment by 24 February 2023 – Documents proposed for release (LEX 71589)
[SEC=OFFICIAL]
Date:
Monday, 27 February 2023 3:03:45 PM
Attachments:
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Hi All
Just confirming Tony will respond noting some additional queries. Thanks.
Regards
Jonathon Thorpe
a/g Deputy CEO, CUSTOMER SERVICE DESIGN GROUP
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From:
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To:
Piazza, Tony
Cc:
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FREEDOMOFINFORMATION; s47E(d)
Subject:
FW: Seeking DCEO Comment by 1 March 2023 – Documents proposed for release (LEX 71589)
[SEC=OFFICIAL]
Date:
Wednesday, 1 March 2023 9:41:59 AM
Attachments:
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LEX 71589 - Decision - Draft documents marked for redaction - for clearance v2.pdf
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RE Seeking DCEO Comment by 24 February 2023 Documents proposed for release (LEX 71589)
SECOFFICIAL.msg
Hi Tony,
FOI have received the attached response from Jonathon Thorpe dated 27 February 2023 to
advise you will be providing a response.
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Thank you.
Kind regards
s47F(1)
A/g Assistant Director
Phone: s47F(1)
Freedom of Information and Ombudsman Branch
LEGAL SERVICES DIVISION
Email: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx
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Sent: Friday, 24 February 2023 11:13 AM
To: Piazza, Tony
Cc: s47E(d)
FREEDOMOFINFORMATION ;s47F(1)
Subject: RE: Seeking DCEO Comment by 24 February 2023 – Documents proposed for release
(LEX 71589) [SEC=OFFICIAL]
Hi Tony,
Thank you for your email.
s47C
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From:
Piazza, Tony
To:
FREEDOMOFINFORMATION
Cc:
s47E(d)
Subject:
FW: Seeking DCEO Comment by 1 March 2023 – Documents proposed for release (LEX 71589)
[SEC=OFFICIAL]
Date:
Thursday, 2 March 2023 11:28:28 AM
Attachments:
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LEX 71589 - Decision - Draft documents marked for redaction - for clearance v2.pdf
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RE Seeking DCEO Comment by 24 February 2023 Documents proposed for release (LEX 71589)
SECOFFICIAL.msg
Hi. No further concerns from myself.
Regards
Tony
Tony Piazza,
General Manager
Phone s47F(1)
Families and Children Division
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Sent: Wednesday, 1 March 2023 10:09 AM
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From:
O"Donnell, Lisa
To:
s47F(1)
Cc:
FOI.LEGAL.TEAM; s47F(1)
Subject:
Seeking DCEO Comment by 6 March 2023– Documents proposed for release (LEX 71589)
[SEC=OFFICIAL:Sensitive, ACCESS=Legal-Privilege]
Date:
Friday, 3 March 2023 1:47:25 PM
Attachments:
Seeking DCEO Comment by 6 March 2023 Documents proposed for release (LEX 71589) SECOFFICIAL.msg
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Hello
s47F(1) s47C
Thanks
Lisa O’Donnell, General Counsel
Phone s47F(1)
FOI and Ombudsman Branch
LEGAL SERVICES DIVISION
I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands we live on. I pay my respects to all Elders, past and
present, of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nations
s47F(1)
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s47F(1)
From:
O'Donnell, Lisa
Sent:
Friday, 3 March 2023 9:53 AM
To:
Thorpe, Jonathon
Cc:
s47E(d)
Piazza, Tony; s47E(d)
s47F(1)
O'Donnell, Lisa
Subject:
Seeking DCEO Comment by 6 March 2023– Documents proposed for release (LEX
71589) [SEC=OFFICIAL]
Attachments:
FW: Seeking DCEO Comment by 1 March 2023 – Documents proposed for release
(LEX 71589) [SEC=OFFICIAL]; LEX 71589 - Decision - Draft documents marked for
redaction - for clearance v2.pdf
Good morning Lisa
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Thanks - s47F(1)
To: Thorpe, Jonathon s47F(1)
Cc: s47E(d)
Piazza, Tony s47F(1)
s47E(d)
s47F(1)
O'Donnell, Lisa
Sensitive: Legal
Dear Jonathon,
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1
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s47C
Kind regards
Lisa O’Donnell, General Counsel
Phone s47F(1)
FOI and Ombudsman Branch
LEGAL SERVICES DIVISION
I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands we live on. I pay my respects to all Elders, past and present, of
all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nations
FREEDOMOFINFORMATION xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx
s47E(d)
From: Thorpe, Jonathon s47F(1)
Sent: Monday, 27 February 2023 3:34 PM
s22-duplicate
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From:
O"Donnell, Lisa
To:
s47F(1)
Cc:
Subject:
Re: Seeking DCEO Comment by 6 March 2023– Documents proposed for release (LEX 71589)
[SEC=OFFICIAL:Sensitive, ACCESS=Legal-Privilege]
Date:
Friday, 3 March 2023 4:46:12 PM
Attachments:
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s47C
Lisa
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From: s47F(1)
Sent: Friday, March 3, 2023 4:29:03 PM
To: O'Donnell, Lisa
Cc: s47F(1)
Subject: RE: Seeking DCEO Comment by 6 March 2023– Documents proposed for release (LEX
71589) [SEC=OFFICIAL:Sensitive, ACCESS=Legal-Privilege]
Hi Lisa
Apologies, the legislation and explanatory memorandum within the document bundle are
publicly available.
Family Assistance Legislation Amendment (Cheaper Child Care) Bill 2022 – Parliament
of Australia (aph.gov.au)
Kind regards
s47F(1)
, Senior FOI Officer
Phone: s47F(1)
Freedom of Information and Ombudsman Branch
LEGAL SERVICES DIVISION
Email: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx
From: O'Donnell, Lisa
Sent: Friday, 3 March 2023 3:30 PM
To: FREEDOMOFINFORMATION
Cc: s47F(1)
Subject: RE: Seeking DCEO Comment by 6 March 2023– Documents proposed for release (LEX
71589) [SEC=OFFICIAL:Sensitive, ACCESS=Legal-Privilege]
s47C
Lisa O’Donnell, General Counsel
Phone s47F(1)
FOI and Ombudsman Branch
LEGAL SERVICES DIVISION
I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands we live on. I pay my respects to all Elders, past and
present, of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nations
s47F(1)
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From: FREEDOMOFINFORMATION <xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx>
Sent: Friday, 3 March 2023 3:17 PM
To: O'Donnell, Lisa
Cc: s47F(1)
Subject: RE: Seeking DCEO Comment by 6 March 2023– Documents proposed for release (LEX
71589) [SEC=OFFICIAL:Sensitive, ACCESS=Legal-Privilege]
Hi Lisa
s47C
.
Please let me know if you require any further information.
Kind regards,
s47F(1)
Senior FOI officer
Phone s47F(1)
Information Access Branch
LEGAL SERVICES DIVISION
Email: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx
From: O'Donnell, Lisa
Sent: Friday, 3 March 2023 2:17 PM
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From:
Thorpe, Jonathon
To:
Piazza, Tony; FOI.LEGAL.TEAM
Subject:
Re: Seeking DCEO Comment by 7 March 2023– Documents proposed for release (LEX 71589)
[SEC=OFFICIAL]
Date:
Monday, 6 March 2023 11:53:11 AM
Attachments:
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On that basis, this is approved.
Thanks all
Regards
JT
Regards
Jonathon Thorpe
A/g Deputy CEO Customer Service Design
Services Australia
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From: Piazza, Tony
Sent: Monday, March 6, 2023 12:20:55 PM
To: Thorpe, Jonathon ; FOI.LEGAL.TEAM
Subject: RE: Seeking DCEO Comment by 7 March 2023– Documents proposed for release (LEX
71589) [SEC=OFFICIAL]
Hi JT.s47C
I have cleared.
Tony
Tony Piazza,
General Manager
Phone s47F(1)
Families and Children Division
From: Thorpe, Jonathon
Sent: Monday, 6 March 2023 12:06 PM
To: FOI.LEGAL.TEAM ; Piazza, Tony
Subject: RE: Seeking DCEO Comment by 7 March 2023– Documents proposed for release (LEX
71589) [SEC=OFFICIAL]
Tony
s47C
Regards
Jonathon Thorpe
a/g Deputy CEO, CUSTOMER SERVICE DESIGN GROUP
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