https://www.health.act.gov .a u/sites/defa ult/files/2021-08/F0I21-
22%20ACTH D%20Response DL.pdf
https://www.health.act.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-08/FOl21-
23%20ACTHD%20Response DL.pdf
The general use of masks is an infection control measure used in The Canberra Hospital and other
ACT Government health facilities. This practice has been in place in specific locations where it has
been deemed appropriate dating back to well before the Covid-19 global pandemic. This is not
administered with advice from Commonwealth or State authorities. Therefore, I am satisfied that
CHS does not hold any additional information relevant to the scope of your request.
Charges
Processing charges a re not applicable to this request.
Disclosure log
Under section 28 of the FOi Act, CHS maintains an on line record of access applications called a
disclosure log. The scope of your access application and my decision released to you will be
published in the disclosure log not less than three days but not more than 10 days after the date of
this decision. Your personal contact details will not be published.
https:ljwww.health.act.gov.au/about-our-health-system/freedom-information/disclosure-log.
Ombudsman review
My decision on your access request is a reviewable decision as identified in Schedule 3 of the FOi
Act. You have the right to seek Ombudsman review of this outcome under section 73 of the Act
within 20 working days from the day that my decision is published in ACT Health's disclosure log, or
a longer period allowed by the Ombudsman.
If you wish to request a review of my decision you may write to the Ombudsman at:
The ACT Ombudsman
GPO Box 442
CANBERRA ACT 2601
Via email: xxxxxx@xxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx
Website: ombudsman.act.gov.au
ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal (ACAT) review
Under section 84 of the Act, if a decision is made under section 82(1) on an Ombudsman review, you
may apply to the ACAT for review of the Ombudsman decision. Further information may be obtained
from the ACAT at:
ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal
Level 4, 1 Moore St
GPO Box 370
Canberra City ACT 2601
Telephone: (02) 6207 1740
http://www.acat.act.gov.au/