Our reference: RQ16/02482

Mr Stuart McCarthy

Extension of time request under s 15AB

On 4 July 2016, the Department of Health (Department) requested further time to make a decision on your FOI request of 13 May 2016.

This request was on the basis that the processing period is insufficient to deal adequately with your request, because it is complex and/or voluminous.

The Information Commissioner has decided to grant the Department an extension of time of 21 days for this request, to 29 July 2016. This decision has been made under s 15AB(2) of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth).

If you have any questions about this email, please contact me on 02 9284 9726 or via email [email address]. In all correspondence please include reference number RQ16/02482.

Yours sincerely

Brandon Chen | Investigation and Review Officer | FOI Dispute Resolution

Office of the Australian Information Commissioner

GPO Box 5218 SYDNEY NSW 2001 | www.oaic.gov.au

Phone: +61 2 9284 9726 | Email: [email address]

Protecting information rights – advancing information policy

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