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How we will send the document to you
Please find the document attached.
You can ask for a review of my decision
If you disagree with any part of my decision you can ask for an external review by the Office 
of  the  Australian  Information  Commissioner.  You  do  not  have  to  pay  for  a  review  of  the 
decision. See Attachment A for more information about how to request a review. 
Further assistance
If  you  have  any  questions  relating  to  this  FOI  matter  please  do  not  hesitate  to  email 
xxx.xxxxx.xxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx.
Yours sincerely,
Riley
Authorised FOI Decision Maker
Freedom of Information Team
Information Access Branch
Legal Services Division 
Services Australia
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Attachment A
INFORMATION ON RIGHTS OF REVIEW
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1982
Asking for a full explanation of a Freedom of Information decision
Before you ask for a formal review of a FOI decision, you can contact us to discuss your 
request. We will explain the decision to you. This gives you a chance to correct 
misunderstandings. 
Asking for a formal review of an Freedom of Information decision
If you still believe a decision is incorrect, the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) 
gives you the right to apply for a review of the decision. Under sections 54 and 54L of the 
FOI Act, you can apply for a review of an FOI decision by contacting the Office of the 
Australian Information Commissioner.
Note 1: There are no fees for these reviews.
Applying for external review by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner
If you do not agree with the original decision or the internal review decision, you can ask the 
Office of the Australian Information Commissioner to review the decision. 
You will have 60 days to apply in writing for a review by the Australian Information 
Commissioner. 
You can lodge your application:
Online:
www.oaic.gov.au  
Post: 
Australian Information Commissioner
GPO Box 5218
SYDNEY NSW 2001 
Email: 
xxxxxxxxx@xxxx.xxx.xx
Important:

If you are applying online, the application form is available at www.oaic.gov.au

If you have one, you should include with your application a copy of the Agency’s decision 
on your FOI request 

Include your contact details

Set out your reasons for objecting to Services Australia's decision.
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Complaints to the Information Commissioner and Commonwealth Ombudsman 
Information Commissioner
You may complain to the Information Commissioner concerning action taken by an agency in 
the exercise of powers or the performance of functions under the FOI Act, There is no fee for 
making a complaint. A complaint to the Information Commissioner must be made in writing. 
The Information Commissioner's contact details are:
Telephone:      1300 363 992
Website:          www.oaic.gov.au 
Commonwealth Ombudsman
You may also complain to the Ombudsman concerning action taken by an agency in the 
exercise of powers or the performance of functions under the FOI Act. There is no fee for 
making a complaint. A complaint to the Ombudsman may be made in person, by telephone 
or in writing. The Ombudsman's contact details are:
Phone:             1300 362 072
Website:          www.ombudsman.gov.au
The Commonwealth Ombudsman generally prefers applicants to seek review before 
complaining about a decision.
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