Our reference: RQ18/03720
Agency reference: FOI 181207
Mr Richard Smith
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Extension of time under s 15AB
Dear Mr Smith
On 17 December 2018, the Department of the Environment and Energy (the Department)
applied for further time to make a decision on your FOI request of14 December 2018.
This application was on the basis that the processing period is insufficient to deal adequately
with your request, because it is complex.
Decision
As a delegate of the Information Commissioner, I am authorised to make decisions on
applications for extensions of time under s 15AB of the FOI Act. I have decided to grant the
Department an extension of time under s 15AB(2) of the FOI Act
to 13 February 2019.
By granting an extension of time it is anticipated that the Department will provide a well-
reasoned and better managed decision.
Contact
If you have any questions about this email, please contact me on (02) 9284 9686 or via email
xxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx. In all correspondence please include OAIC reference number
RQ18/03720.
Yours sincerely
Adie Chang Assistant Review Officer
Freedom of Information Dispute Resolution
18 December 2018
1300 363 992
T +61 2 9284 9749
GPO Box 5218
www.oaic.gov.au
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Sydney NSW 2001
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