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Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2021 02:12:38 +0000
Subject: RE: Freedom of Information request - Seeking policies and guidelines guiding discretionary decision making (PM&C ref: FOI/2020/286) [SEC=OFFICIAL]
From: Trav S <xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx>
To: FOI <xxx@xxx.xxx.xx>

Dear FOI,

I am sorry for the confusion, please just go with Part 1.

Thank you for your time.

Yours sincerely,

Trav S

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

OFFICIAL

FOI/2020/286



Dear Trav S



Thank you for your below email, received by the Department of the Prime
Minister and Cabinet (the Department) on 15 January 2021 in which you
advised that:



We seek a copy of the policy/guidelines that relate to informing the
discretionary decision prescribed by HOSM Regulation (1999) Section 4,
paragraph (3).



If PM&C has more general policy/guidelines guiding discretionary decisions
we would also ask for a copy of/or reference to those documents.



We request your clarification on whether you are only seeking part 1,
namely a copy of the policy/guidelines that relate to informing the
discretionary decision prescribed by HOSM Regulation (1999) Section 4,
paragraph (3).



Otherwise, if you are also seeking part 2, namely more general
policy/guidelines guiding discretionary decisions, your request remains
unclear (we note that it is drafted in similar terms as per your original
scope dated 18 December 2020, and which was the subject of our previous
request for clarification).



Processing of your request will commence once it meets the requirements of
section 15 of the FOI Act.



Should you require more information or wish to discuss, please contact us,
quoting reference FOI/2020/286.



Yours sincerely



FOI and Privacy Section | Legal Policy Branch

Government Division | Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet

p. (02) 6271 5849

e. [1][DPMC request email] | w. [2]www.pmc.gov.au

One National Circuit Barton ACT 2600 | PO Box 6500 CANBERRA ACT 2600

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[7]Title: Reconcilation branding and acknowledgment: The Department
acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia
and their continuing connections to the land, waters and community. We pay
respect to their Cultures, Country and Elders both past and present. -
Description: Reconcilation branding and acknowledgment: The Department
acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia
and their continuing connections to the land, waters and community. We pay
respect to their Cultures, Country and Elders both past and present.

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