Date: Wed, 07 May 2025 02:55:28 +0000 Subject: Re: FOI 24/25-1883 – Your request for information – Acknowledgement & Extension of Time Request [SEC=OFFICIAL] From: Stuart <[FOI #13114 email]> To: foi <[NDIA request email]> [You don't often get email from [FOI #13114 email]. Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] Dear foi, I don’t agree to the extension of 30 days. Thank you, Stuart -----Original Message----- Dear Stuart Freedom of Information Request: Acknowledgement Thank you for your request of 3 May 2025, made under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act), for information held by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA). Scope of your Request You have requested access to: “I request access to this information under the Freedom of Information Act. 1. The total number of access requests and/or persons that are currently awaiting an access decision, and; a). The number of access requests/persons that have been awaiting a decision for 21 days or less. b). The number of access requests/persons that have been awaiting a decision for 112 days or more. -------------------- So long as it is clearly stated in the decision, I’m fine with “currently” to be interpreted as either: - The date this request has been made (3 May 2025). - The date the data is accessed by the staff member fulfilling this request. Please choose whichever option allows the request to be completed most easily. Thank you” Processing Timeframes In accordance with section 15(5)(b) of the FOI Act, a 30-day statutory period for processing your request commenced from 4 May 2025. This 30-day period expires on 2 June 2025 The 30-day period can be extended in a number of ways, including with your agreement. Extension of Time Request: Unfortunately, it is currently taking us a little longer than 30 days to process FOI requests due to a very high volume of incoming matters. I am therefore seeking your agreement to a 30-day extension of time under section 15AA of the FOI Act. If you agree to this extension, the new due date for us to decide on your request will be 2 July 2025. Please let us know if you agree by 9 May 2025 Explanation of Extension of Time Request: The reason I am seeking an extension of time is to ensure I preserve your review rights under the FOI Act. FOI applicants are normally entitled to exercise a right of internal review if they are unsatisfied with the outcome of an FOI decision. However, this right of review lapses if a FOI decision is not made within the statutory timeframe. This is because if an agency doesn’t issue their decision within the statutory timeframe, they are deemed to have refused the request for documents. If this situation happens, it will limit your options for formal review to only contacting the OAIC. You are not obligated to agree to this request, you would still retain your review rights with our regulatory body OAIC (Office of the Australian Information Commission). Irrelevant Information Section 22 of the FOI Act allows an Agency to redact information from documents if that information would reasonably be regarded as irrelevant to a request for access. Given the nature of your request, it does not seem that NDIA staff members’ surnames and contact details would be relevant to you. Can you please send me a reply email confirming that such details are irrelevant to your request for access? Action Required 1. Can I please request a response regarding our request for a 30-day extension of time, by 9 May 2025 Next steps I have completed some preliminary work on your request, however your matter will be allocated to an authorised FOI decision-maker for any further action. The decision-maker may need to contact you to discuss a range of matters, including refining the scope of your request. We will contact you using the email address you have provided. Please advise if you would prefer us to use an alternative means of contact. In the meantime, if you have any questions or need help, please contact us at [1][NDIA request email]. Regards Alana AFW410 Senior Freedom of Information Officer Information Release, Privacy and Legal Operations Branch Reviews and Information Release Division National Disability Insurance Agency T 1800 800 110 E [2][NDIA request email] [3]NDIA logo [4]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. 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