Date: Sat, 31 May 2025 09:49:20 +0000
Subject: Freedom of Information request - Scrutiny directions and policies for 2025 federal election
From: Andrew <xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx>
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Dear Australian Electoral Commission,
Pursuant to the FOI Act 1982, I request access to:
- the directions issued under s274(2A), s274(7A), s276 and s277 of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 during the scrutiny of the 2025 federal election
- any policies or internal guidance (however described) regarding the decision to issue directions under those sections (including any guidance around the selection of candidates for 2CP and the decision to conduct 3CP or other non-traditional counts)
I ask that fees be waived on the grounds of public interest, noting the significant expert and media interest in decisions around 2CP and 3CP counts during this election.
Yours faithfully,
Andrew
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