OFFICIAL

Dear Jonathan,

 

I refer to your correspondence of 10 May 2025 seeking access under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) relating to the STEM Cadetship program.

 

The Accredited Decision Maker has determined that your request includes documents which contain information about the business, commercial or financial affairs of an organisation, or a person’s business or professional affairs. In accordance with section 27 of the FOI Act, we are required to consult with the person or organisation concerned before making a decision on the release of the documents.

 

Section 15(6) of the FOI Act provides for a 30-day extension to allow for this consultation process. Therefore, the deadline for providing you with a decision on your request now ends on 9 July 2025.

 

Please contact our office via email: [email address] if you have any questions.

 

Kind regards

 

Freedom of Information Team

Media and Information Disclosure Branch

Ministerial & Executive Coordination and Communication Division

Department of Defence

 

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