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Summary of Decision
I have decided to release 1 document to you.
Details of the document relevant to your request
is set in a schedule at
Annexure A. The reasons for my decision are set out below.
Reasons for Decision
Section 17 of the FOI Act - Requests involving the use of computers etc.
Section 17 of the FOI Act requires an agency to produce a written document of information that
is stored electronically and not in a discrete written form, if the agency could provide a written
document containing the information requested by using a ‘computer or other equipment that
is ordinarily available’.
In accordance with section 17 of the FOI Act, the ACIC has used its computer systems to produce
the document that falls within the scope of your request. The data produced in this document
existed, and was in the ACIC’s possession, when your FOI request was received by the ACIC.
Disclosure Log
Section 11C of the FOI Act provides that information about any documents released under that
Act must be published on the ACIC’s website within 10 days of release, subject to the exemptions
set out
in s 11C(1)(a)-(d).
The information released to you will also be uploaded to ACIC’s disclosure log.
Your Review Rights
If you are dissatisfied with this decision you can apply for internal or Information Commissioner
(IC) review. You do not have to apply for internal review before seeking IC review.
Internal Review
You may seek internal review by making an application in writing to the ACIC within 30 days of
being notified of this decision. A written application for a review should be sent to the FOI officer
at xxx@xxxx.xxx.xx, or by post to:
FOI Coordinator
Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission
GPO Box 1936
Canberra ACT 2601
Information Commissioner Review
Alternatively, you may apply in writing for review by the Information Commissioner. In making
your application you need to provide:
-an address for notices to be sent (this can be an email address)
-a copy of this decision.
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It would also help if you set out the reasons for review in your application. Requests for review
must be in writing and can be made via the website (www.oaic.gov.au), by email at
xxxxxxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx, or by post at:
Office of the Australian Information Commissioner
GPO Box 5128
Sydney NSW 2001
If you are objecting to a decision to refuse access to documents you must apply to the
Information Commissioner within 60 days of being given notice of the decision. You can contact
the Information Commissioner by phone on 1300 363 992.
Right to Complain
You may make a complaint to the Information Commissioner about action taken by the ACIC in
relation to your application. The complaint needs to be in writing and identify the agency against
which the complaint is made.
The Information Commissioner may be contacted on 1300 363 992. There is no particular form
required to make a complaint, but the complaint should set out the grounds on which you
consider the action should be investigated.
Yours sincerely
Lauren
Authorised Decision Maker, Position No. 50003458
Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission
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