11 April 2017
Dear Mr Monceaux
Thank you for your email received 29 March 2017 seeking access to documents in the
possession of the Fisheries Research & Development Corporation in accordance with
the
Freedom of Information Act 1982.
Your request seeks access to the fol owing:
I am writing to request digital copies of the minutes of all meetings of the South
Australian Research Advisory Council (RAC) which contain discussion of the fol owing
subjects:
- finfish aquaculture
- nutrient loading
- multitrophic aquaculture
- cuttlefish
Your request will be processed in accordance with the FOI Act.
If documents fal ing within the scope of your request contain information relating to
third parties. I am required to consult with those parties to provide them with an
opportunity to make submissions about the potential impact of the release of
information before a decision in made. The Act al ows for the statutory period for
processing your request to be extended for a further 30 days whilst this consultation
is undertaken.
Alternatively, to assist within a quicker time frame, if the documents fal within the
scope of the request, the FRDC can redact the names from those documents before
their release.
Please let us know by return email at
xxx@xxxx.xxx.xx if you oppose the personal
information being withheld. Otherwise we will assume that you agree to that
information being excluded from the scope of your request.
You will be notified of any charges in relation to your request, or of a decision, as
soon as possible.
I can be contacted on telephone (02) 62850400 or e-mail
xxx@xxxx.xxx.xx for any
assistance with your request.
Yours sincerely
Cheryl Cole
Freedom of Information Officer