SENATOR THE HON MURRAY WATT
MINISTER FOR AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND FORESTRY
MINISTER FOR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Ref: LEX-30297
‘SF’
Via emai
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Dear SF
Decision on your Freedom of Information request
I refer to your request, received by the Office of Senator the Hon Murray Watt, Minister for
Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (
the Office) on 26 September 2023 for access under the
Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth) (
FOI Act) to the following documents:
‘I request communications between Minister Watt and Phillip Glyde between 3 March 2023
and today regarding sheep, live export, Phase out of live sheep exports by sea operations,
extension requests, updates, or any other matter related to Ms Glyde's role with the
department.
This includes emails, text messages (inc SMS, WhatsApp, signal etc) and other
communications.’
My decision
The Office holds two documents (totalling 2 pages) that relate to your request.
I have decided to grant you full access to the documents.
On 5 October 2023 the Office acknowledged your request and advised you that we would not
include personal details about the Office and the department junior staff. You did not contact the
Office again about this.
How we will send your documents to you
The documents are attached.
You can ask for a review of my decision
You may apply directly to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (
OAIC) to
review my decision. An application for review by the Information Commissioner must be made
in writing within 60 days after the day you are notified of this decision. You can also make a

complaint to the Information Commissioner if you have concerns about how your request was
handled.
You can find information about requesting a review, making a complaint, and other information
about FOI on the OAIC websi
te www.oaic.gov.au or phone the OAIC on 1300 363 992.
Further assistance
If you have any questions, please emai
l xxx@xxx.xxx.xx.
Yours sincerely
Michelle Healy
Chief of Staff
Office of Senator the Hon Murray Watt
Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
26 October 2023
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SENATOR THE HON MURRAY WATT
MINISTER FOR AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND FORESTRY
MINISTER FOR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Attachment A
LIST OF DOCUMENTS FOR RELEASE
LEX-30297
Doc
No.
Pages Date
Description
Decision
Exemption
Comments
1. 1
25 August
Letter
Release in full
NA
NA
2023
2. 2
15 September
Letter
Release in full
NA
NA
2023