29 October 2015
Jason Wilson
Email: foi귪깺1325xxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx>
In reply please quote:
Client Name: Jason Wilson
FOI Request: FA 15/10/01625
File Number: ADF215/59599
Dear Wilson
This letter refers to an access request received under the
Freedom of Information Act 1982 (the FOI Act) on 23 October 2015, seeking access to:
I would like to make two requests for copies of all correspondence generated
between 1 January and 23 October, 2015, including but not limited to emails, letters,
briefings and phone transcripts. The requests are as follows:
1) Correspondence between the Minister and/or any representative of the
Department of Immigration and Border Protection and:
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Mr Chris Kenny, associate editor of The Australian newspaper;
- Any staff member or representative of The Australian newspaper;
- Any staff member or representative of News Corp Australia;
- Any member or representative of the government of the state of Nauru;
- Any employee or representative of Transfield Services;
- Any employee or representative of Mercer PR.
Regarding:
- The case of the refugee known in the media as "Abyan" who was transferred to
Australia in October, 2015, for a termination of her pregnancy;
- Provision or procurement of an appropriate visa for a visit by Mr Kenny or any other
journalist from The Australian to Nauru.
6 Chan Street Belconnen ACT 2617
PO Box 25 BELCONNEN ACT 2616 Telephone 02 6264 1111 Facsimile 02 6225 6970 Website:
www.border.gov.au
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2) Correspondence between the Minister and/or any representative of the
Department of Immigration and Border Protection and:
- Any other Australian government minister or representative of any other Australian
government department.
Regarding:
- Provision or procurement of an appropriate visa for a visit by Mr Kenny or any other
journalist from The Australian to Nauru.
Your request has been allocated FOI request number FA 15/10/01625. Please include your
FOI request number in all correspondence with the Freedom of Information (FOI) Section.
Processing times The statutory time allowed under the FOI Act for processing requests is 30 days. Requests
are generally processed in the order in which they are received.
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Yours sincerely
Ayesha Stephenson
Freedom of Information Section
Department of Immigration and Border Protection
Email:xxx@xxxxxx.xxx.xx