Dear Ellie

 

The Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources (the department) has received your Freedom of Information request of 1 December 2020 (attached).

 

This correspondence is to acknowledge receipt of your request. Currently a decision is due to you by 31 December 2020. However, this timeline may be effected by the requirement to undertake consultation with affected third parties or if the department determines you are liable to pay a charge in relation to your request. You will be notified by the department if charges are liable or if third party consultation is required.

 

Request for extension of time

 

Please note that the department shuts down from 25 December 2020 to 4 January 2021.

 

To assist in the processing your request, we seek your agreement to a 10 day extension under section 15AA of the FOI Act. If you agree to this extension, the department will notify the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner of the extension of time, and the decision on your request would then be due to you on or before 11 January 2020.

 

Could you please confirm your agreement to this extension at your earliest convenience but no later than 17 December 2020.

 

If you have any questions, please contact the FOI team.

 

Regards

 

FOI Team

Legal, Audit and Assurance | Corporate & Digital

GPO Box 2013, Canberra ACT 2601

Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources | www.industry.gov.au

 

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