Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2017 08:24:44 +1100
Subject: RE: Freedom of Information request - List of information requests to the department
From: Luke Bacon <[FOI #2806 email]>
To: agd foi <[NT Department of the Attorney-General and Justice request email]>

Hi Melanie,

Thanks for this. I will proceed with the request. I'll send you an email from my personal address with the photo of my license and call the number about the money.

Particularly given: a) the departments involvement with the NT corrections programs and the ongoing Royal Commissions, and b) the positive impact of transparency from providing a disclosure log as other states and Federal authorities do, I would definitely like to apply for any fee waivers possible on a public interest basis. Is it possible to get a waiver for the initial $30, or does that kick in with processing fees?

Thanks for your help,

Luke Bacon

-----Original Message-----

Good afternoon, 

I refer to your email below. 

The links you have provided are for Commonwealth Departments which are subject to Commonwealth law and express provisions in s11C of the Freedom of Information Act (Cth). 

The Department of the Attorney-General and Justice (NT) does not formally keep disclosure logs in the form that the Commonwealth do and there is no such requirement for Northern Territory Government Agencies to maintain one. An informal list is kept which notes the applicant, the request and whether information was disclosed. The Department keeps a copy of the released information with the list.

This informal list is not a public document and will not be voluntarily released so a Freedom of Information Request will be required (application form attached). As the request is for government information (not personal) a fee of $30.00 will be required. Although you are after information relating to non-personal applications, exemptions may apply depending on the nature of the information. You will also need to provide proof of your identity, and in that regard a scanned copy of your driver’s licence will suffice. The application fee can be paid by cheque or credit card. If paying by credit card you will need to call the Department’s RTM Office on (08) 8999 1606 and attach the receipt to your application. 

Once the fee and proof of identity is received, your application will be reviewed and processing will begin. Please also be aware that processing fees may also be applicable. You will be informed of any processing fees once your application has been accepted.

Thank you

Melanie Winteridge
Acting Freedom of Information Coordinator
Executive Division
Department of the Attorney-General and Justice
Northern Territory Government
Floor 8, Old Admiralty Towers, 68 The Esplanade, Darwin NT 0801
GPO Box 1722, DARWIN NT 0801
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f ... 08 8935 7414
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