All correspondence relating to the removal of FOI request
Dear National Disability Insurance Agency,
To the FOI Officer,
National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA),
I am lodging a request under the Freedom of Information Act 1982.
I seek access to the following documents:
All internal correspondence (including but not limited to emails, instant messages, Teams chats, meeting notes or memos) within the NDIA’s Freedom of Information leadership team that were sent or received between Tuesday 30 April 2024 (inclusive) and Friday 2 May 2024 (inclusive), and that relate to the FOI request submitted by Renee Plant concerning interpersonal relationships.
Please note:
• I do not require the names or contact details of NDIA staff; these can be excluded or redacted under s 22.
• I am only seeking correspondence that directly pertains to the handling, discussion, or internal response to the specific FOI request from Ms. Plant on interpersonal relationships.
If any part of this request is unclear or would benefit from narrowing or clarification, I would appreciate the opportunity to consult before a formal decision is made.
I look forward to your confirmation of receipt.
Yours faithfully,
Renee Plant
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General Counsel Division
National Disability Insurance Agency
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To the FOI Officer,
National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA),
I would like to amend my recent FOI request to correct a typographical error in the date range.
The original request mistakenly referred to “30 April 2024.” This should be corrected to “30 April 2025”.
The correct date range for the documents I am seeking is therefore: from 30 April 2025 (inclusive) to 2 May 2025 (inclusive).
This amendment is provided in accordance with section 15(2)(b) of the Freedom of Information Act 1982, which allows an applicant to provide such information as is reasonably necessary to enable the agency to identify the documents sought. Please let me know if further clarification is needed.
Kind regards,
Renee Plant
Renee Plant left an annotation ()
Miles, not a word. There is also the other request that has been hidden. No response to that one either. And I cannot find it on the site even though I was assured it was still an active request. Curious.
Dear National Disability Insurance Agency,
Please pass this on to the person who conducts Freedom of Information reviews.
I am writing to request an internal review of National Disability Insurance Agency's handling of my FOI request 'All correspondence relating to the removal of FOI request'.
A full history of my FOI request and all correspondence is available on the Internet at this address: https://www.righttoknow.org.au/request/a...
Yours faithfully,
Renee Plant
Miles left an annotation ()
I have also completed a FOI requesting a copy of your request which was hidden along with the same scope of documents you have requested. Which is also hidden.
No reply from NDIA either and it is overdue. Appears there is some intentional withholding happening from NDIA.
Dear Renee
I refer to your correspondence of 2 May 2025 in which you requested access
under the Freedom of Information Act (FOI Act) to the following documents:
All internal correspondence (including but not limited to emails, instant
messages, Teams chats, meeting notes or memos) within the NDIA’s Freedom
of Information leadership team that were sent or received between Tuesday
30 April 2024 (inclusive) and Friday 2 May 2024 (inclusive), and that
relate to the FOI request submitted by Renee Plant concerning
interpersonal relationships.
[NB: this date range for this request was later amended to 30 April 2025
(inclusive) to 2 May 2025 (inclusive).]
Please note:
I do not require the names or contact details of NDIA staff; these can be
excluded or redacted under s 22.
I am only seeking correspondence that directly pertains to the handling,
discussion, or internal response to the specific FOI request from Ms.
Plant on interpersonal relationships.
Apologies for the delay in acknowledging receipt of your request. The
National Disability Insurance Agency has received your request and it will
be processed in accordance with the FOI Act.
Kind regards
Shea Hanson
A/g Branch Manager
Information Release, Privacy and Legal Operations Branch
National Disability Insurance Agency
I choose to work flexibly and often send emails outside normal office
hours. Feel free to read, act on, or respond at a time that works for you.
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The NDIA acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout
Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We
pay our respects to them and their cultures and to Elders past, present
and emerging.
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Good morning Renee,
Thank you for your request for information.
Please find attached correspondence in relation to your request.
Please contact [1][NDIA request email] if you have any questions or require
help.
Kind regards
Shea Hanson
Director Information Release and Privacy
Information Release, Privacy and Legal Operations Branch
National Disability Insurance Agency
I choose to work flexibly and often send emails outside normal office
hours. Feel free to read, act on, or respond at a time that works for you.
[2]NDIA logo
[3]LGBTIQA+ rainbow graphic
The NDIA acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout
Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We
pay our respects to them and their cultures and to Elders past, present
and emerging.
References
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1. mailto:[NDIA request email]
3. https://intranet.ndiastaff.ndia.gov.au/h...
Ben (Right to Know) left an annotation ()
Two emails have been moved from another request to this request as they were sent to the wrong email address:
July 21 2025: https://www.righttoknow.org.au/request/a...
August 18 2025:
https://www.righttoknow.org.au/request/a...
Miles left an annotation ()
Hi Renee. Have you had any update to your requests or NDIA not complying?