4 August 2016
In reply please quote:
FOI Request FA 16/04/01465
File Number ADF2016/16830
Mr James Smith
Sent via email: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx
Request deemed withdrawn
Dear Mr Smith,
I am writing to you in relation to your request under the
Freedom of Information Act 1982 (the
Act) on 13 April 2016 for:
I request any relevant document(s) which summarise misconduct by DIBP
staff. In particular, matters concerning unauthorised access to Australian
citizen's personal records and misuse of Commonwealth resources.
I would like to see the broad spectrum of offences committed, and what the
resulting consequences were for staff generally, in addition to the types of
offences, and the number of occurrences of each offence.
If such a document exists which covers any, or all, of these matters for a
recent, full financial-year period (eg, 2014-15), that will be sufficient for my
purposes.
This letter is further to the notice of the charges decision, following your contention that the
charge in this matter not be imposed, that you were sent on 4 July 2016. Under s.29(8) of the
Act, you were required to respond to the notice by close of business, 3 August 2016.
You have not responded to the notice.
As no response was received in the specified timeframe, your request has been finalised as
‘deemed’ withdrawn, pursuant to s.29 of the Act.
No further action will be taken on this request.
You may lodge a new request for access at any time.
How to make a complaint about the handling of this FOI request
You may complain to the Australian Information Commissioner if you have concerns about
how the Department has handled your request under the FOI Act. Information about how to
submit a complaint is also available at www.oaic.gov.au .
6 Chan Street Belconnen ACT 2617
PO Box 25 BELCONNEN ACT 2616 • Telephone: 02 6264 1111 • Fax: 02 6225 6970 • www.border.gov.au
Contacting the FOI Section If you wish to discuss this matter, I can be contacted using the details provided below.
Regards,
Brad Collins
Freedom of Information Section
Department of Immigration and Border Protection
Email: xxx@xxxxxx.xxx.xx