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Our references: FA 14/04/00565; ADF2014/12752

 

Dear Mr Fairless

 

This email refers to your FOI request received on 6 April 2014 seeking access to:

 

1 - Any current policy documents which relate to the use of Social Media (both Official and Unofficial) by the DIBP or employees and contractors of DIBP.

2 - Any directions made in the last 12 months by any Senior Employees or Managers within DIBP that issue direction, instruction or advice to DIBP employees or contractors on Official or Unofficial use of Social Media.

 

The current due date for your FOI request is 6 May 2014.

 

The purpose of this email is to advise you (as required under s.24AB of the FOI Act) that I consider a 'practical refusal reason' exists under s.24AA of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) in relation to your request.  I have set out my reasons in the attached notice. 

 

The FOI Act requires that you respond to this notice before the end of the consultation period, which is close of business Wednesday 7 May 2014.

 

As advised in the notice, you may reply to me at this email address ([email address]).

 

Yours Sincerely

Janelle

 

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