Entrepreneurs' Programme Delegations
Dear Department of Industry, Science, Energy & Resources,
Under the Freedom of Information Act, please provide me with a copy of all delegations that were in effect during the 2020 calendar year for the purpose of each element of the Entrepreneurs' Programme and that had been made pursuant to:
· Sections 32D and 32DA of Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Act 1997
· Sections 36(1) and 36(3) of Industry Research and Development Act 1986
I am NOT requesting any authorisations (i.e. duty statements) that were made pursuant to Section 25 of the Public Service Act 1999.
Yours faithfully,
Benedict
OFFICIAL
Dear Benedict
The Department of Industry, Science and Resources (the department) has received your below Freedom of Information (FOI) request of 3 October 2025 seeking access to:
a copy of all delegations that were in effect during the 2020 calendar year for the purpose of each element of the Entrepreneurs' Programme and that had been made pursuant to:
- Sections 32D and 32DA of Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Act 1997
- Sections 36(1) and 36(3) of Industry Research and Development Act 1986
The department acknowledges receipt of your request. The reference for your request is FOI 300202.
Currently, a decision on your request is due by 3 November 2025, however this deadline may be affected by third party consultation or charges. You will be notified if this happens.
Exclusion of personal information
To streamline the processing of your request, the department would appreciate if you would consider excluding personal information (for example, the names and contact details of Commonwealth staff and third parties).
If you are agreeable to excluding personal information from the scope of your request, I would appreciate if you could please confirm via reply email by 14 October 2025.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Kind regards
Rebecca
A/g Senior Freedom of Information Officer
Chief Counsel +ACY- Integrity Division +AHw- Corporate +ACY- information Law Branch +AHw- Information Law Team
Department of Industry, Science and Resources
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OFFICIAL
Dear Freedom of Information,
I agree to exclude the personal information of any officers below SES level.
Yours sincerely,
Benedict
OFFICIAL
Dear Benedict
I refer to your Freedom of Information (FOI) request received by the
Department of Industry, Science and Resources (the department) on 3
October 2025.
Request for extension of time
To assist the department in processing your request, we seek your
agreement to a 10-day extension under section 15AA of the FOI Act. If you
agree to this extension, the department will notify the Office of the
Australian Information Commissioner of the extension of time, and the
decision on your request would then be due to you on or before 13 November
2025.
Could you please confirm your agreement to this extension at your earliest
convenience but no later than Wednesday 29 October 2025.
Regards,
Hannah Tolley
A/g FOI Manager
Freedom of Information Team
Chief Counsel & Integrity Division | Corporate & Information Law Branch |
Information Law
Department of Industry, Science and Resources
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OFFICIAL
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OFFICIAL
Dear Benedict
I refer to your Freedom of Information (FOI) request received by the
Department of Industry, Science and Resources (the department) on 3
October 2025.
Request for extension of time
To assist the department in processing your request, we seek your
agreement to a 10-day extension under section 15AA of the FOI Act. If you
agree to this extension, the department will notify the Office of the
Australian Information Commissioner of the extension of time, and the
decision on your request would then be due to you on or before 24 November
2025.
Could you please confirm your agreement to this extension at your earliest
convenience but no later than Monday 10 November 2025.
Regards,
Freedom of Information Team
Chief Counsel & Integrity Division | Corporate & information Law Branch |
Information Law
GPO Box 2013 Canberra ACT 2601 | [1][Department of Industry, Science, Energy & Resources request email]
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Dear Freedom of Information,
I agree to another ten day extension.
Yours sincerely,
Benedict
OFFICIAL
Dear Benedict
We refer to your FOI request received by the Department of Industry,
Science and Resources (the department) on 3 November 2025 for access to:
a copy of all delegations that were in effect during the 2020 calendar
year for the purpose of each element of the Entrepreneurs' Programme and
that had been made pursuant to:
· Sections 32D and 32DA of Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Act
1997
· Sections 36(1) and 36(3) of Industry Research and Development Act 1986
I am NOT requesting any authorisations (i.e. duty statements) that were
made pursuant to Section 25 of the Public Service Act 1999.
Our search has identified 3 documents within the scope of your request. We
are seeking your consent to release these documents via administrative
access. These documents have been reviewed and found to be complete, with
no issues identified.
Advantages of releasing via admin access include:
• Efficiency: Faster access without the need for formal FOI processing.
• Security: Documents are shared securely within our system.
• Convenience: Reduces delays and simplifies the process for you.
• Transparency: You retain full visibility over the release.
Potential disadvantages to consider:
• FOI rights: Releasing via admin access means the documents are
provided outside the formal FOI framework, which may affect your
review or appeal rights under the FOI Act.
If you are comfortable proceeding via admin access, please reply
confirming your consent. Upon receiving your approval, we will withdraw
the current FOI request and release the documents accordingly.
If you have any questions or would prefer to continue under the FOI
process, please let us know and we will proceed as requested by COB
Wednesday 19 November 2025.
Regards,
Freedom of Information Team
Chief Counsel & Integrity Division | Corporate & information Law Branch |
Information Law
GPO Box 2013 Canberra ACT 2601 | [1][Department of Industry, Science, Energy & Resources request email]
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Dear Freedom of Information,
I agree to receive the documents via administrative access instead of the FOI Act.
Yours sincerely,
Benedict
Dear Freedom of Information,
I have received nothing as yet via administrative access.
When should I expect the documents?
Yours sincerely,
Benedict
OFFICIAL
Hi Benedict
Sorry for the delay, you will receive this by Friday at the latest.
Thank you.
Regards,
Hannah Tolley
Senior FOI Officer
Freedom of Information Team
Chief Counsel +ACY- Integrity Division +AHw- Corporate +ACY- Information Law Branch +AHw- Information Law
Department of Industry, Science and Resources
OFFICIAL
OFFICIAL
Dear Benedict
We refer to your correspondence received by The Department of Industry,
Science and Resources (the department) on 3 October 2025 for access to:
a copy of all delegations that were in effect during the 2020 calendar
year for the purpose of each element of the Entrepreneurs' Programme and
that had been made pursuant to:
· Sections 32D and 32DA of Financial Framework (Supplementary Powers) Act
1997
· Sections 36(1) and 36(3) of Industry Research and Development Act 1986
The department has determined that the documents you are seeking do not
require you to submit a request under the Freedom of Information Act 1982
and can be released under Administrative Access.
As such, please find attached the documents you have requested.
Could you please reply to this email and notify us in writing that you
withdraw your FOI request by COB Friday 21 November 2025.
If you have any questions, please contact the FOI team.
Regards,
Freedom of Information Team
Chief Counsel & Integrity Division | Corporate & information Law Branch |
Information Law
GPO Box 2013 Canberra ACT 2601 | [1][Department of Industry, Science, Energy & Resources request email]
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Department of Industry, Science and Resources | [2]www.industry.gov.au
Supporting economic growth and job creation for all Australians
Legal In Confidence - This transmission is intended only for the use of
the addressee and may contain confidential or legally privileged
information. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that
any use or dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If
you have received this transmission in error, please notify me immediately
and delete copies of this transmission together with any attachments.
OFFICIAL
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2. http://www.industry.gov.au/