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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