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Request
Date request received in Dept: 13 Jul 2021
details:
Rece ived via: Positional Mailbox
Date request received in the FOI team: 13 Jul 2021
DOCUMENTS REQUESTED:
'I request the following information under the Freedom of Information Act 1982:
(1). Source code of the myGov Code Generator iOS and Android apps, including build scripts,
manifests, software license terms, and media assets (icons, audio files, etc).
(2). Technical documentation describing the operation of the myGov Code Generator app, such as
design documents, architecture diagrams, API documentation, security assessments, technical
presentation slides, and similar documents.
If it assists in the expeditious processing of my request, source code may be delivered as a
"snapshot" or export of source repositories, in ZIP, "tarball" or similar format. However, the full
development history is preferred.'
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Request
Date request received in Dept: 13 Jul 2021
details:
Rece ived via: Positional Mailbox
Date request received in the FOI team: 13 Jul 2021
DOCUMENTS REQUESTED:
'I request the following information under the Freedom of Information Act 1982:
(1). Source code of the myGov Code Generator iOS and Android apps, including build scripts,
manifests, software license terms, and media assets (icons, audio files, etc).
(2). Technical documentation describing the operation of the myGov Code Generator app, such as
design documents, architecture diagrams, API documentation, security assessments, technical
presentation slides, and similar documents.
If it assists in the expeditious processing of my request, source code may be delivered as a
"snapshot" or export of source repositories, in ZIP, "tarball" or similar format. However, the full
development history is preferred.'
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s47C
If we intend to release documents to the Applicant, we will provide you with a copy of the documents in the form
proposed for release together with a covering email highlighting any residual sensitivities 3 business days prior to
release.
Background
Services Australia has received a significant freedom of information request from Fraser TWEEDALE (Right to Know),
made in the following terms:
(1). Source code of the myGov Code Generator iOS and Android apps, including build scripts, manifests,
software license terms, and media assets (icons, audio files, etc).
(2). Technical documentation describing the operation of the myGov Code Generator app, such as design
documents, architecture diagrams, API documentation, security assessments, technical presentation slides,
and similar documents.
If it assists in the expeditious processing of my request, source code may be delivered as a "snapshot" or
export of source repositories, in ZIP, "tarball" or similar format. However, the full development history is
preferred.
As this is a significant request it will be included in the weekly FOI Executive Report. The CEO and Minister's
Office will be notified when the FOI Executive Report is circulated next week.
A decision is due on 12 August 2021 however this may change if we need to consult with third-parties or consider
imposing charges.
Consultation
FOI Legal is only consulting with your Division to fulfil this request.
Please contact me if you require any further information.
Kind regards
Kate Wandmaker, General Counsel
s47F(1)
Employment Law and Freedom of Information Branch
LEGAL SERVICES DIVISION
s47F(1)
Please note: This email and any attachments may contain information subject to legal professional privilege or information that is otherwise
sensitive or confidential. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you are prohibited from using or disseminating this communication. If
you have received this communication in error please notify the sender immediately and permanently delete this email.
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s47C
As this is a significant request it will be included in the weekly FOI Executive Report. The CEO and Minister's
Office will be notified when the FOI Executive Report is circulated next week. Your Deputy CEO will also be notified
of this request.
Consultation
FOI Legal is only consulting with your Division to fulfil this request.
Action summary
1. Review the attached request and advise us immediately if any part of the request is unclear or is unable to
be processed.
2. Advise if you believe another business area should be consulted.
3. Coordinate the search and retrieval of any documents held by your Division relevant to this request.
o Do not create any new documents to respond to this request. If you believe a document can be
created in response to the FOI request please contact the FOI Legal team before taking any further
action.
4. Complete the attached search minute, identifying any sensitivities over release (for example, personal
information, information subject to legal professional privilege, information containing sensitive commercial
information, sensitive operational material etc).
5. Facilitate GM clearance of the search minute.
To assist the FOI Team to meet its statutory timeframe, we require your response close of business, 22 July 2021.
Please contact me or s22
if you require any further information.
Kind regards,
s22
Information Access Branch
Legal Services Division
Services Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land now called Australia. We pay our respect to al Elders, past and present, of all Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander nations.
Please note: This email and any attachments may contain information subject to legal professional privilege or information that is otherwise sensitive or
confidential. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you are prohibited from using or disseminating this communication. If you have received
this communication in error please notify the sender immediately and permanently delete this email.
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Significant FOI request - Document Retrieval Request
FOI reference: 63435
ACTION Due: 22 July 2021
APPLICANT NAME: TWEEDALE, Fraser (right to know)
CUSTOMER NAME: SERVICES AUSTRALIA
CUSTOMER CRN/CSRN: N/A
The agency has received a significant request under the Freedom of Information Act 1982
(FOI Act) for access to:
(1). Source code of the myGov Code Generator iOS and Android apps, including
build scripts, manifests, software license terms, and media assets (icons, audio files,
etc).
(2). Technical documentation describing the operation of the myGov Code Generator
app, such as design documents, architecture diagrams, API documentation, security
assessments, technical presentation slides, and similar documents.
If it assists in the expeditious processing of my request, source code may be
delivered as a "snapshot" or export of source repositories, in ZIP, "tarball" or similar
format. However, the full development history is preferred.
The FOI team will liaise with each of the following stakeholder areas:
-
Experience and Data Services Division
Please ensure that you search for all documents relating to your line area. Please advise if
you believe another stakeholder area should be consulted.
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1. Action required
You are required to do the following:
a. Notification of this matter has been sent to the CEO and Minister. Please
inform your Executive as appropriate
b. Please ensure that you search for all documents within the scope of the
request (please advise if you believe another stakeholder area should be
consulted)
c. Contact the FOI Legal Team as soon as possible if you have any questions
regarding the interpretation of the request or if you wish to discuss any
sensitivities or potentially exempt material in the documents
d. Provide the completed document search minute and any relevant documents
to xxx.xxxxx.xxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx, and
e. Provide General Manager clearance (an email confirmation attached to this
minute will suffice) that all reasonable searches have been undertaken and
that all sensitivities raised by the documents have been considered and set
out in the search minute - see Section 5 for more detail.
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2. Searches
All documents held by the agency are subject to FOI requests.
Have you searched in the following locations:
I. Files and all other paper records including, but not limited to, documents:
☐
in filing cabinets;
held by Records Management Unit or archived;
in desk drawers;
in bookshelves and cupboards;
in safes;
in personal folders and diaries; and
with contracted service providers.
II. All electronic records including, but not limited to, the following:
☐
Electronic customer records including:
File notations
Digitally scanned images
Archived electronic records
Emails - positional mailboxes, personal email address
shared computer drives;
CDs/DVDs; and
information stored on databases (specify each database searched below).
III. Detail all searches conducted:
3. Were documents located?
Did you locate any documents within the scope of the request?
☐ YES ☐ NO
If no documents were located, please advise why:
E.g. The agency does not report on this measure.
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4. Identify Concerns and/or Sensitivities
As the subject matter experts, business areas are best placed to identify sensitivities in
documents. The FOI Legal team will consider and apply the FOI Act accordingly.
Are there sensitivities? ☐ YES ☐ NO
Paragraph /
Document
Sensitivity or Concern
page number
Example
DOC 19/04/2016 e.g. This document contains third party information
You can keep adding to this box or insert further rows if needed
Additional comments can be entered in this table.
5. Clearance
Searches
To satisfy the FOI Act, the agency requires confirmation that all reasonable searches have
been undertaken. As this is a significant matter it is expected that the General Manager of
your division will provide this confirmation. A response to this email will be accepted as
sufficient confirmation that searches have been undertaken.
The evidence of the searches the agency has undertaken may be required in the event that
the matter is subject to external review by the Australian Information Commissioner or the
Administrative Appeals Tribunal.
Sensitivities
To ensure the FOI Legal Team can properly consider any exemptions under the FOI Act,
and the need to brief the CEO and Minister in the event documents are to be released, it is
vital the team is aware of any sensitivities in the documents.
As this is a significant matter it is expected that the General Manager of your division will
provide confirmation that all sensitivities have been identified. A response to this email will
be accepted as sufficient confirmation.
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The FOI Legal Team may brief the CEO and Minister on the release of any documents. If
that occurs we may seek your clearance of the briefs and we may seek confirmation that
your Deputy CEO has also cleared the documents for release.
Certification of clearance
I certify that I have undertaken, or caused to be undertaken, all reasonable searches
(including the searches listed in Section 2 above) for documents falling within the scope of
this FOI request as set out on page 1 of this search minute.
I also certify that the information provided is appropriate and accurate to the best of my
knowledge. I understand that I may be required to appear and give evidence before the
Australian Information Commissioner or the Administrative Appeals Tribunal in relation to the
searches for documents undertaken.
Further, I certify that I have considered the documents falling within the scope of this FOI
request, as set out on page 1 of this search minute, and the above correctly sets out the
sensitivities included in these documents.
____________________________
____________________________
Signature of nominated contact officer
Print name
____________________________
____________________________
Position
Branch/Division
Date: __________________
____________________________
____________________________
Signature of General Manager
or clearance email attached
Print name
Date: __________________
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6. Other Information
More information about the FOI process can be found on the FOI homepage at:
https://hsi.dhsstaff.dhs.gov.au/Pages/section/freedom-of-information.aspx
In addition, the following Learning Management System (LMS) Web Based Training course
is available on the ESSentials Learning Portal:
FOI - Single Point of Contact (POR00559)
An operational blueprint guide is available to assist staff with administrative release of
documents to a customer (outside the formal FOI process):
https://ourblueprint.dhsstaff.dhs.gov.au/pages/complaints-privacy-and-foi/104-01010010-
01.aspx
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(1). Source code of the myGov Code Generator iOS and Android apps, including build scripts, manifests,
software license terms, and media assets (icons, audio files, etc).
(2). Technical documentation describing the operation of the myGov Code Generator app, such as design
documents, architecture diagrams, API documentation, security assessments, technical presentation slides,
and similar documents.
If it assists in the expeditious processing of my request, source code may be delivered as a "snapshot" or
export of source repositories, in ZIP, "tarball" or similar format. However, the full development history is
preferred.
As this is a significant request it will be included in the weekly FOI Executive Report. The CEO and Minister's
Office will be notified when the FOI Executive Report is circulated next week.
A decision is due on 12 August 2021 however this may change if we need to consult with third-parties or consider
imposing charges.
If we intend to release documents to the Applicant, we will provide you with a copy of the documents in the form
proposed for release together with a covering email highlighting any residual sensitivities 3 business days prior to
release.
Consultation
FOI Legal is only consulting with your Division to fulfil this request.
Please contact me if you require any further information.
Kind regards
Kate Wandmaker, General Counsel
s47F(1)
Employment Law and Freedom of Information Branch
LEGAL SERVICES DIVISION
s47F(1)
Please note: This email and any attachments may contain information subject to legal professional privilege or information that is otherwise
sensitive or confidential. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you are prohibited from using or disseminating this communication. If
you have received this communication in error please notify the sender immediately and permanently delete this email.
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From:
Wandmaker, Kate
Sent:
Friday, 16 July 2021 12:53 PM
To:
s47E(d)
Cc:
Haigh, Kathryn; Barao Macleod, Lisiane; s47E(d)
;
FOI.LEGAL.TEAM
Subject:
FW: For action: DCEO sig note – Fraser TWEEDALE - [LEX 63435]
[SEC=OFFICIAL:Sensitive, ACCESS=Personal-Privacy, ACCESS=Legal-Privilege]
Sensitive: Legal
Dear Michael
For noting: The Experience and Data Services Division has been identified as the relevant business area for a new
FOI request received from Fraser Tweedale (Right to Know). This request is for coding and other technical
documentation related to an application which allows customers to securely access myGov. s47C
As this is a significant request it will be included in the weekly FOI Executive Report. The CEO and Minister's
Office will be notified when the FOI Executive Report is circulated next week.
A decision is due on 12 August 2021 however this may change if we need to consult with third-parties or consider
imposing charges.
s47C
Consultation
FOI Legal is only consulting with your Division to fulfil this request.
Please contact me if you require any further information.
Kind regards
Kate Wandmaker, General Counsel
s47F(1)
Employment Law and Freedom of Information Branch
LEGAL SERVICES DIVISION
s47F(1)
Please note: This email and any attachments may contain information subject to legal professional privilege or information that is otherwise
sensitive or confidential. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you are prohibited from using or disseminating this communication. If
you have received this communication in error please notify the sender immediately and permanently delete this email.
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From:
FOI.LEGAL.TEAM
Sent:
Tuesday, 10 August 2021 4:57 PM
To:
s22
Cc:
FOI.LEGAL.TEAM
Subject:
RE: LEX 63435 - Decision - Draft decision for QA [SEC=OFFICIAL:Sensitive,
ACCESS=Legal-Privilege]
Hi s22
s47C
Happy to discuss.
Kind regards
s22
Information Access Branch
LEGAL SERVICES DIVISION
s22
Please note: This email and any attachments may contain information subject to legal professional privilege or information that is otherwise
sensitive or confidential. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you are prohibited from using or disseminating this communication. If
you have received this communication in error please notify the sender immediately and permanently delete this email.
From: s22
Sent: Thursday, 29 July 2021 4:12 PM
To: FOI.LEGAL.TEAM <xxx.xxxxx.xxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx>
Cc: s22
Subject: LEX 63435 - Decision - Draft decision for QA [SEC=OFFICIAL:Sensitive, ACCESS=Legal-Privilege]
Dear QAer
Significant matter
Submitting for QA [LEX 63435, Mr Fraser TWEEDALE]
Document to be QA’d Decision. Find me here!
Date doc submitted
29 July 2021
for QA
Date doc due from QA 5 August 2021
Date decision due to
12 August 2021
be notified
Number of pages
N/A
being released
Exemptions
47E(d)
considered
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Comments
Documents are available through links in the SPOC completed search
minute.
Full refusal decision. s47C
s47C
If
further clearance is required an EOT will have to be sought from OAIC
(customer has not responded to 15AA EOT request)
s47C
. This was confirmed with Kate
Wandmaker.
I have considered the FOI Procedure Manual and OAIC Guidelines prior to drafting my decision.
Thanks
s22
Information Access Branch
LEGAL SERVICES DIVISION
s22
Services Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land now called Australia. We pay our respect to all Elders, past, present and
emerging of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nations.
Please note: This email and any attachments may contain information subject to legal professional privilege or information that is otherwise
sensitive or confidential. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you are prohibited from using or disseminating this communication. If
you have received this communication in error please notify the sender immediately and permanently delete this email.
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From:
s22
on behalf of s47E(d)
Sent:
Thursday, 12 August 2021 12:44 PM
To:
FOI.LEGAL.TEAM
Cc:
s22
; s47E(d)
Subject:
RE: For action: Significant FOI request search minute – Fraser Tweedale (Right to
Know) (LEX 63435) - Due 18 August 2021 [SEC=OFFICIAL:Sensitive, ACCESS=Legal-
Privilege]
Good Afternoon s22
I can confirm that this has been approved.
Many thanks,
s22
From: FOI.LEGAL.TEAM <xxx.xxxxx.xxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx>
Sent: Wednesday, 11 August 2021 11:27 AM
To: s47E(d)
Cc: FOI.LEGAL.TEAM <xxx.xxxxx.xxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx>; s22
Subject: For action: Significant FOI request search minute – Fraser Tweedale (Right to Know) (LEX 63435) - Due 18
August 2021 [SEC=OFFICIAL:Sensitive, ACCESS=Legal-Privilege]
Sensitive: Legal
Dear s22
For your action
A decision has been drafted refusing access in full to the documents located by your business area.
As the FOI request was made through the public website ‘Right to Know’, a copy of the final decision will be
automatically published on this website.
Given the technical nature of the request, we would be grateful if your business area could review the comments and
highlighted information within the attached decision, ensuring you are comfortable with the wording.
To assist the FOI Team to meet its statutory timeframe, we require your response close of business, 18 August 2021.
Please do not hesitate to contact me on s22
if you require any further information.
Yours sincerely,
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s22
Information Access Branch
LEGAL SERVICES DIVISION
s22
Services Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land now called Australia. We pay our respect to all Elders, past, present and
emerging of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nations.
Please note: This email and any attachments may contain information subject to legal professional privilege or information that is otherwise
sensitive or confidential. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you are prohibited from using or disseminating this communication. If
you have received this communication in error please notify the sender immediately and permanently delete this email.
From: s22
> On Behalf Of s47E(d)
Sent: Friday, 23 July 2021 10:35 AM
To: FOI.LEGAL.TEAM <xxx.xxxxx.xxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx>
Cc: s47E(d)
Subject: LEX 63435 - SPOC - Significant document search minute (RESPONSE)
Good Morning,
Please see the attached completed FOI.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Thanks,
s22
From: FOI.LEGAL.TEAM <xxx.xxxxx.xxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx>
Sent: Friday, 16 July 2021 12:45 PM
To: s47E(d)
Cc: FOI.LEGAL.TEAM <xxx.xxxxx.xxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx>
Subject: For action: Significant FOI request search minute – Fraser Tweedale (Right to Know) (LEX 63435) - Due 22
July 2021 [SEC=OFFICIAL:Sensitive, ACCESS=Legal-Privilege]
Sensitive: Legal
Dear s22
For your action
Your Division has been identified as a relevant business area for the attached FOI request from Mr Fraser Tweedale.
To assist the FOI Team to process this request, please complete the attached search minute and respond to the FOI
Team by close of business, 22 July 2021. Please note the Search Minute requires GM clearance.
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Background
Services Australia has received a significant freedom of information request from Fraser TWEEDALE (Right to Know),
made in the following terms:
(1). Source code of the myGov Code Generator iOS and Android apps, including build scripts, manifests,
software license terms, and media assets (icons, audio files, etc).
(2). Technical documentation describing the operation of the myGov Code Generator app, such as design
documents, architecture diagrams, API documentation, security assessments, technical presentation slides,
and similar documents.
If it assists in the expeditious processing of my request, source code may be delivered as a "snapshot" or
export of source repositories, in ZIP, "tarball" or similar format. However, the full development history is
preferred.
s47C
As this is a significant request it will be included in the weekly FOI Executive Report. The CEO and Minister's
Office will be notified when the FOI Executive Report is circulated next week. Your Deputy CEO will also be notified
of this request.
Consultation
FOI Legal is only consulting with your Division to fulfil this request.
Action summary
1. Review the attached request and advise us immediately if any part of the request is unclear or is unable to
be processed.
2. Advise if you believe another business area should be consulted.
3. Coordinate the search and retrieval of any documents held by your Division relevant to this request.
o
Do not create any new documents to respond to this request. If you believe a document can be
created in response to the FOI request please contact the FOI Legal team before taking any further
action.
4. Complete the attached search minute, identifying any sensitivities over release (for example, personal
information, information subject to legal professional privilege, information containing sensitive commercial
information, sensitive operational material etc).
5. Facilitate GM clearance of the search minute.
To assist the FOI Team to meet its statutory timeframe, we require your response close of business, 22 July 2021.
Please contact me or s22
if you require any further information.
Kind regards,
s22
Information Access Branch
Legal Services Division
Services Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land now called Australia. We pay our respect to al Elders, past and present, of all Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander nations.
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Please note: This email and any attachments may contain information subject to legal professional privilege or information that is otherwise sensitive or
confidential. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you are prohibited from using or disseminating this communication. If you have received
this communication in error please notify the sender immediately and permanently delete this email.
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Significant FOI request - Document Retrieval Request
FOI reference: 63435
ACTION Due: 22 July 2021
APPLICANT NAME: TWEEDALE, Fraser (right to know)
CUSTOMER NAME: SERVICES AUSTRALIA
CUSTOMER CRN/CSRN: N/A
The agency has received a significant request under the Freedom of Information Act 1982
(FOI Act) for access to:
(1). Source code of the myGov Code Generator iOS and Android apps, including
build scripts, manifests, software license terms, and media assets (icons, audio files,
etc).
(2). Technical documentation describing the operation of the myGov Code Generator
app, such as design documents, architecture diagrams, API documentation, security
assessments, technical presentation slides, and similar documents.
If it assists in the expeditious processing of my request, source code may be
delivered as a "snapshot" or export of source repositories, in ZIP, "tarball" or similar
format. However, the full development history is preferred.
The FOI team will liaise with each of the following stakeholder areas:
-
Experience and Data Services Division
Please ensure that you search for all documents relating to your line area. Please advise if
you believe another stakeholder area should be consulted.
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1. Action required
You are required to do the following:
a. Notification of this matter has been sent to the CEO and Minister. Please
inform your Executive as appropriate
b. Please ensure that you search for all documents within the scope of the
request (please advise if you believe another stakeholder area should be
consulted)
c. Contact the FOI Legal Team as soon as possible if you have any questions
regarding the interpretation of the request or if you wish to discuss any
sensitivities or potentially exempt material in the documents
d. Provide the completed document search minute and any relevant documents
to xxx.xxxxx.xxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx, and
e. Provide General Manager clearance (an email confirmation attached to this
minute will suffice) that all reasonable searches have been undertaken and
that all sensitivities raised by the documents have been considered and set
out in the search minute - see Section 5 for more detail.
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2. Searches
All documents held by the agency are subject to FOI requests.
Have you searched in the following locations:
I. Files and all other paper records including, but not limited to, documents:
☐
in filing cabinets;
held by Records Management Unit or archived;
in desk drawers;
in bookshelves and cupboards;
in safes;
in personal folders and diaries; and
with contracted service providers.
II. All electronic records including, but not limited to, the following:
☐
Electronic customer records including:
File notations
Digitally scanned images
Archived electronic records
Emails - positional mailboxes, personal email address
shared computer drives;
CDs/DVDs; and
information stored on databases (specify each database searched below).
III. Detail all searches conducted:
Source code repositories.
Secure computer shared drives
3. Were documents located?
Did you locate any documents within the scope of the request?
☐ YES ☐ NO
If no documents were located, please advise why:
E.g. The agency does not report on this measure.
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4. Identify Concerns and/or Sensitivities
As the subject matter experts, business areas are best placed to identify sensitivities in
documents. The FOI Legal team will consider and apply the FOI Act accordingly.
Are there sensitivities?
☐ YES ☐ NO
Paragraph / page
Document
Sensitivity or Concern
number
s47C
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The FOI Legal Team may brief the CEO and Minister on the release of any documents. If
that occurs we may seek your clearance of the briefs and we may seek confirmation that
your Deputy CEO has also cleared the documents for release.
Certification of clearance
I certify that I have undertaken, or caused to be undertaken, all reasonable searches
(including the searches listed in Section 2 above) for documents falling within the scope of
this FOI request as set out on page 1 of this search minute.
I also certify that the information provided is appropriate and accurate to the best of my
knowledge. I understand that I may be required to appear and give evidence before the
Australian Information Commissioner or the Administrative Appeals Tribunal in relation to the
searches for documents undertaken.
Further, I certify that I have considered the documents falling within the scope of this FOI
request, as set out on page 1 of this search minute, and the above correctly sets out the
sensitivities included in these documents.
____________________________
____________________________
Signature of nominated contact officer
Print name
____________________________
____________________________
Position
Branch/Division
Date: __________________
____________________________
____________________________
Signature of General Manager
or clearance email attached
Print name
Date: __________________
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6. Other Information
More information about the FOI process can be found on the FOI homepage at:
https://hsi.dhsstaff.dhs.gov.au/Pages/section/freedom-of-information.aspx
In addition, the following Learning Management System (LMS) Web Based Training course
is available on the ESSentials Learning Portal:
FOI - Single Point of Contact (POR00559)
An operational blueprint guide is available to assist staff with administrative release of
documents to a customer (outside the formal FOI process):
https://ourblueprint.dhsstaff.dhs.gov.au/pages/complaints-privacy-and-foi/104-01010010-
01.aspx
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From:
Wandmaker, Kate
Sent:
Friday, 20 August 2021 4:54 PM
To:
FOI.LEGAL.TEAM
Cc:
s22
Subject:
RE: For your review and approval: Significant FOI request decision – Fraser
TWEEDALE (Right to Know) [lex 63435] [SEC=OFFICIAL:Sensitive, ACCESS=Personal-
Privacy, ACCESS=Legal-Privilege]
Attachments:
LEX 63435 - Decision - Draft decision letter (for GC review).xml
Hi s22
A couple of minor changes on the attached. s47C
Thanks
Kate
Kate Wandmaker, General Counsel
s47F(1)
Information Access Branch
LEGAL SERVICES DIVISION
s47F(1)
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From: FOI.LEGAL.TEAM <xxx.xxxxx.xxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx>
Sent: Monday, 16 August 2021 6:54 PM
To: Wandmaker, Kate <xxxx.xxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx>
Cc: FOI.LEGAL.TEAM <xxx.xxxxx.xxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx>; s22
Subject: For your review and approval: Significant FOI request decision – Fraser TWEEDALE (Right to Know) [lex
63435] [SEC=OFFICIAL:Sensitive, ACCESS=Legal-Privilege]
Task: Review and approve Significant FOI decision
Deadline: 20 August 2021
Dear Kate,
For your review and approval: Significant FOI request decision – Fraser TWEEDALE (Right to Know) [lex 63435]
On 13 July 2021, Services Australia received a significant freedom of information request from Mr Fraser Tweedale,
seeking access to source code and technical documentation for the myGov Code Generator application.
The Experience and Data Services Division advised the requested documents are not suitable for release.
Recommendation
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A decision has been prepared refusing access in full to all documents as they contain information that would, or
could reasonably be expected to, have a substantial adverse effect on the proper and efficient conduct of the
operations of Services Australia (section 47E(d)).
As any decision would be published on the Right to Know website, we asked the business area to review the
decision (specifically the description of the documentation, the program and the risk) and confirm they were
comfortable with the descriptions and information contained within. Approval of the decision wording was received
from the Division on 12 August 2021 (copy attached).
A decision is currently due for notification on 13 September 2021.
s47C
Yours sincerely,
s22
Information Access Branch
LEGAL SERVICES DIVISION
s22
Services Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land now called Australia. We pay our respect to all Elders, past, present and
emerging of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nations.
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TWEEDALE, Fraser (Right to Know)
LEX ID
63435
File notes
Date
Type
FOI officer
Timeframe days
15 Oct 2021
1. File note
s22
Chief Information Officer Technology Services
Peter Qui
Executive Officer s22
s47E(d)
GM Experience & Data Services Lisiane Barao Macleod
Executive Officer s22
s47E(d)
NM Connection, Identity & Authentication Lorraine Hollis
28 Sep 2021
1. File note
Fiona Webster
s22
27 Sep 2021
1. File note
s22
Filing completed to ER21/22233.
13 Sep 2021
1. File note
s22
FINAL PRIVACY CHECK COMPLETED BY s22
____________________________________
13 Sep 2021
1. File note
s22
Decision prepared for sending.
13 Sep 2021
4. Clock stop s22
Clock stopped. Decision notified / matter completed.
13 Sep 2021
s47E(d) -
s22
Certain
operations -
conduct of
agency
s22
13 Sep 2021
S22 - Edited
copy
Clock stopped. Decision notified / matter completed.
20 Aug 2021
1. File note
s22
Decision QA'd by GC.
s47C
. Ready to be notified on due date.
s22
16 Aug 2021
1. File note
LEX 65457 - Documents - Page 38 of 57
Decision provided to KW (GC) for review on 16 August 2021.
s47C
16 Aug 2021
1. File note
s22
Decision provided to business area for comment on 11 August 2021.
s47C
11 Aug 2021
1. File note
s22
Decision returned from QA.
QA comments are to confirm wording with business area.
Decision sent to business area to ask that the business area reviews to the comments and highlighted
wordings. Response requested by 18 August 2021.
--------------------------------
Sensitive: Legal
Dear s22
For your action
A decision has been drafted refusing access in full to the documents located by your business area.
As the FOI request was made through the public website ‘Right to Know’, a copy of the final decision will be
automatically published on this website.
Given the technical nature of the request, we would be grateful if your business area could review the
comments and highlighted information within the attached decision, ensuring you are comfortable with the
wording.
To assist the FOI Team to meet its statutory timeframe, we require your response close of business, 18
August 2021.
Please do not hesitate to contact me on s22
if you require any further information.
Yours sincerely,
s22
, Government Lawyer
2 Aug 2021
3. Tme
s22
30
extension
Time extended. Reason: s15AA - EOT sent to the OAIC
Your Reference Code is:ICRF_1-38635710-6433
Please quote your reference code when enquiring about your submission.
29 Jul 2021
1. File note
s22
Decision drafted and submitted to EL2 QA.
s22
23 Jul 2021
1. File note
Search minute returned from line area with GM clearance.
19 Jul 2021
1. File note
s22
Acknowledgement letter drafted and sent to QA.
16 Jul 2021
1. File note
s22
Instructions from KW - s47C
16 Jul 2021
1. File note
s22
Significant document search minute sent to line area by EL2
LEX 65457 - Documents - Page 39 of 57
16 Jul 2021
1. File note
s22
DCEO note sent by Kate Wandmaker to CIO
s22
15 Jul 2021
1. File note
Notification emails (DCEO and CEO) and significant search minute email sent to EL2 for QA and sending.
15 Jul 2021
1. File note
s22
Review of request.
Discussions with s22
to locate correct Divisional area
to respond to this request (all EO's in CIO Group).
Confirmed that the information would be held by Experience and Data Services Division, correct EO contact
iss22
EO to Lisiane Barao Macleod).
s47C
14 Jul 2021
6. FOI LEX Trim s22
number
E File No: ER21/22233
14 Jul 2021
1.4 POI/RSA
s22
check -
registration
details
REGISTRATION COMPLETED
______________________
Checked LEX for duplicate request: No duplicate request.
Checked LEX for related requests: No related request (for Fraser Tweedale), numerous requests for 'right to
know' not linked.
______________________
CUSTOMER MAINFRAME CHECK: N/A - NON-PERSONAL REQUEST.
______________________
PROOF OF IDENTIFY CONFIRMED ON FOLLOWING DETAILS: N/A - NON-PERSONAL REQUEST.
___________________________
CUSTOMER ELECTRONIC RECORD UPDATED: N/A - NON-PERSONAL REQUEST.
13 Jul 2021
5. Clock start
s22
30
Clock started
Produced by s22
LEX for FOI Management
Tuesday, 23 Nov 2021
LEX 65457 - Documents - Page 41 of 57
Request det
Date request received in Dept: 12 Oct 2021
ails:
Received via: Positional Mailbox
Date request received in the FOI team: 12 Oct 2021
DOCUMENTS REQUESTED:
'On 13 September, 2021 you made an access refusal decision on my Free-
dom of Information request, reference LEX 63435, for source code and
technical documentation of the myGov Code Generator application (the
app). You identied 12 documents within the scope of my request, includ-
ing source code, solution brief, use case documentation and API documen-
tation. You decided that all 12 documents were conditional y exempt under
section 47E(d) of the FOI Act, and that, for each document, release would
be contrary to the public interest.
Under s 54(2) of the Freedom of Information Act 1982, I am applying for
an internal review of the decision. Below, I give the reasons why I disagree
with the decision and discuss additional factors that may not have been
considered.'
** PLEASE SEE FULL 11 PAGE LETTER IN SHARED FOLDER **
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From:
FOI.LEGAL.TEAM
Sent:
Monday, 18 October 2021 4:07 PM
To:
s22
FOI.LEGAL.TEAM
Subject:
RE: QA - LEX 64833 - Acknowledgement Letter [SEC=OFFICIAL]
Hi s22
I have QA’d this acknowledgement letter and it’s fine to go into drafts.
Thanks
s22
s22
Information Access Branch
Legal Services Division
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From: s22
Sent: Friday, 15 October 2021 3:12 PM
To: FOI.LEGAL.TEAM <xxx.xxxxx.xxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx>
Subject: QA - LEX 64833 - Acknowledgement Letter [SEC=OFFICIAL]
Dear QAer,
Submitting for QA [LEX 64833 –TWEEDALE, Fraser (Right to Know)]
*Significant Matter*
Document to be QA’d LEX 64833 Acknowledgement Letter
Date doc submitted
15 October 2021
for QA
Date doc due from QA 22 October 2021
Date decision due to
Ack due 25/10, decision due 11/11
be notified
Comments
s22
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LEX 65457 - Documents - Page 43 of 57
Information Access Branch
LEGAL SERVICES DIVISION
s22
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LEX 65457 - Documents - Page 44 of 57
From:
FOI.LEGAL.TEAM
Sent:
Monday, 18 October 2021 4:14 PM
To:
s22
Cc:
FOI.LEGAL.TEAM
Subject:
RE: QA - For noting: New Significant FOI Internal Review request - TWEEDALE,
Fraser (Right to Know) - [LEX 64833] [SEC=OFFICIAL]
Hi s22
Below is fine to go, however please update the date a response is due to allow the business area sufficient time to
consider the documents. Check sharepoint or with one of the others, but I think we need to try and give 7 days?
Thanks
s22
s22
Information Access Branch
Legal Services Division
I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands we live on. I pay my respects to all Elders, past and
present, of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nations
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From:s22
Sent: Friday, 15 October 2021 3:02 PM
To: FOI.LEGAL.TEAM <xxx.xxxxx.xxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx>
Subject: QA - For noting: New Significant FOI Internal Review request - TWEEDALE, Fraser (Right to Know) - [LEX
64833] [SEC=OFFICIAL]
Dear QAer,
Submitting for QA [LEX 64833 –TWEEDALE, Fraser (Right to Know)]
*Significant Matter*
Document to be QA’d Below notification email to GM Experience & Data Services
Date doc submitted
15 October 2021
for QA
Date doc due from QA 18 October 2021
Date decision due to
11 November 2021
be notified
Comments
Please see below notification of IR.
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s22
Information Access Branch
LEGAL SERVICES DIVISION
s22
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sensitive or confidential. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you are prohibited from using or disseminating this communication. If
you have received this communication in error please notify the sender immediately and permanently delete this email.
To: s47E(d)
CC: FOI.LEGAL.TEAM
Dear s22
Sensitive: Legal
On 12 October 2021, Services Australia (agency) received a request for internal review from TWEEDALE, Fraser
(Right to Know) (Applicant) regarding the agency’s decision LEX 63435 (original decision).
A copy of the request for review and the original decision letter is attached.
Background
On 13 July 2021, Applicant sought access to the following documents (LEX 63435):
‘-
Source code of the myGov Code Generator iOS and Android apps, including build scripts, manifests,
software license terms, and media assets (icons, audio files, etc).
-
Technical documentation describing the operation of the myGov Code Generator app, such as design
documents, architecture diagrams, API documentation, security assessments, technical presentation slides,
and similar documents.’
Following consultations with your division, the agency refused access in full to 12 documents on the basis that the
disclosure of the documents would, or could reasonably be expected to have a substantial adverse effect on the
proper and efficient conduct of the operations of Services Australia and release is contrary to the public interest.
The Applicant seeks review of the agency's decision to refuse (in full or in part) access to documents that were
exempt on the basis that disclosure would, or could reasonably be expected to have a substantial adverse effect on
the proper and efficient conduct of the operations of Services Australia and release is contrary to the public interest. A
copy of the applicant’s review request is attached for your reference.
Sensitivities
On 23 July 2021 your Division provided a completed search minute that outlined sensitivities and concerns in relation
to the documents found to be in scope of this request. The FOI team will be reviewing the sensitivities identified and
consultations previously undertaken during the original request. Please advise if you have any further comments or
submissions to make for consideration of the FOI team in undertaking our internal review.
So that we can comply with our statutory deadlines, I would appreciate a reply from you by COB, 20 October 2021.
Please do not hesitate to contacts22
on s22
or me if you have any questions in relation to
this.
Kind Regards,
s22
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LEX 65457 - Documents - Page 46 of 57
s22
Information Access Branch
LEGAL SERVICES DIVISION
s22
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otherwise sensitive or confidential. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you are prohibited from using
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From:
s22
on behalf of s47E(d)
Sent:
Tuesday, 19 October 2021 11:47 AM
To:
FOI.LEGAL.TEAM; s47E(d)
Cc:
Romero-Ferre, Cristie; Barao Macleod, Lisiane
Subject:
RE: For noting: New Significant FOI Internal Review request - TWEEDALE, Fraser
(Right to Know) - [LEX 64833] [SEC=OFFICIAL:Sensitive]
Follow Up Flag:
Follow up
Flag Status:
Completed
Hi s22
s47C
Kind regards s22
Obo Lisiane
s22
Executive Officer for
Lisiane Barao Macleod General Manager
s22
Experience and Data Services Division
Technology Services Group
s22
s47E(d)
From: FOI.LEGAL.TEAM <xxx.xxxxx.xxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx>
Sent: Monday, 18 October 2021 5:55 PM
To: s47E(d)
Cc: FOI.LEGAL.TEAM <xxx.xxxxx.xxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx>
Subject: For noting: New Significant FOI Internal Review request - TWEEDALE, Fraser (Right to Know) - [LEX 64833]
[SEC=OFFICIAL:Sensitive]
Dear s22
Sensitive: Legal
On 12 October 2021, Services Australia (agency) received a request for internal review from TWEEDALE, Fraser
(Right to Know) (Applicant) regarding the agency’s decision LEX 63435 (original decision).
A copy of the request for review and the original decision letter is attached.
Background
On 13 July 2021, Applicant sought access to the following documents (LEX 63435):
‘-
Source code of the myGov Code Generator iOS and Android apps, including build scripts, manifests,
software license terms, and media assets (icons, audio files, etc).
-
Technical documentation describing the operation of the myGov Code Generator app, such as design
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LEX 65457 - Documents - Page 48 of 57
documents, architecture diagrams, API documentation, security assessments, technical presentation slides,
and similar documents.’
Following consultations with your division, the agency refused access in full to 12 documents on the basis that the
disclosure of the documents would, or could reasonably be expected to have a substantial adverse effect on the
proper and efficient conduct of the operations of Services Australia and release is contrary to the public interest.
The Applicant seeks review of the agency's decision to refuse (in full or in part) access to documents that were
exempt on the basis that disclosure would, or could reasonably be expected to have a substantial adverse effect on
the proper and efficient conduct of the operations of Services Australia and release is contrary to the public interest. A
copy of the applicant’s review request is attached for your reference.
Sensitivities
On 23 July 2021 your Division provided a completed search minute that outlined sensitivities and concerns in relation
to the documents found to be in scope of this request. The FOI team will be reviewing the sensitivities identified and
consultations previously undertaken during the original request. Please advise if you have any further comments or
submissions to make for consideration of the FOI team in undertaking our internal review.
So that we can comply with our statutory deadlines, I would appreciate a reply from you by COB, 25 October 2021.
Please do not hesitate to contact s22
on s22
or me if you have any questions in relation to
this.
Kind Regards,
s22
Information Access Branch
LEGAL SERVICES DIVISION
s22
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From:
FOI.LEGAL.TEAM
Sent:
Tuesday, 26 October 2021 10:29 PM
To:
s22
; FOI.LEGAL.TEAM
Subject:
RE: QA - LEX 64833 - TWEEDALE - IR (affirmed) [SEC=OFFICIAL]
Thanks for your work on this s22
.
s47C
. Once updated it will be ready
for Kate’s review.
Kind regards
s22
Information Access Branch
LEGAL SERVICES DIVISION
s22
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From: s22
Sent: Friday, 22 October 2021 10:19 AM
To: FOI.LEGAL.TEAM <xxx.xxxxx.xxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx>
Subject: QA - LEX 64833 - TWEEDALE - IR (affirmed) [SEC=OFFICIAL]
Dear QAer,
Submitting for QA [LEX 64833 – TWEEDALE, Fraser]
*Sig IR*
Document to be QA’d LEX 64833 – Decision – Internal Review Decision
Date doc submitted
22 October 2021
for QA
Date doc due from QA 5 November 2021
Date decision due to
11 November 2021
be notified
Comments
IR decision, affirming original decision.
s22
Information Access Branch
1
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LEGAL SERVICES DIVISION
s22
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LEX 65457 - Documents - Page 51 of 57
From:
FOI.LEGAL.TEAM
Sent:
Tuesday, 9 November 2021 3:01 PM
To:
Wandmaker, Kate
Subject:
FW: For your review by 10/11: LEX 64833 - Internal Review Decision (Affirmed) -
Due 11 November 202 [SEC=OFFICIAL:Sensitive, ACCESS=Personal-Privacy,
ACCESS=Legal-Privilege]
s22
Information Access Branch
LEGAL SERVICES DIVISION
s22
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From: FOI.LEGAL.TEAM
Sent: Tuesday, 9 November 2021 12:30 PM
To: s22
Cc: FOI.LEGAL.TEAM <xxx.xxxxx.xxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx>
Subject: RE: For your review by 10/11: LEX 64833 - Internal Review Decision (Affirmed) - Due 11 November 202
[SEC=OFFICIAL:Sensitive, ACCESS=Personal-Privacy, ACCESS=Legal-Privilege]
Hi s22
I’ve made a couple of further amendments to the draft decision, and have noted Kate’s comment.
s22
Kind regards
s22
Information Access Branch
LEGAL SERVICES DIVISION
s22
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From: FOI.LEGAL.TEAM <xxx.xxxxx.xxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx>
Sent: Thursday, 4 November 2021 9:19 AM
To: s22
>; FOI.LEGAL.TEAM
<xxx.xxxxx.xxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx>
Subject: For your review by 10/11: LEX 64833 - Internal Review Decision (Affirmed) - Due 11 November 202
[SEC=OFFICIAL:Sensitive, ACCESS=Personal-Privacy, ACCESS=Legal-Privilege]
Hi s22 ,
Kate’s feedback addressed in updated draft for your clearance. s22
Submitting for QA [LEX 64833 – TWEEDALE, Fraser]
*Sig IR*
Document to be QA’d LEX 64833 – Decision – Internal Review Decision (KW feedback)
Date doc submitted
4 November 2021
for QA
Date doc due from QA 8 November 2021
Date decision due to
11 November 2021
be notified
Comments
IR decision, affirming original decision – KW feedback implemented.
s22
Information Access Branch
LEGAL SERVICES DIVISION
Naylor House, 191 Pulteney Street Adelaide 5000
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From: Wandmaker, Kate <xxxx.xxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx>
Sent: Wednesday, 3 November 2021 4:31 PM
To: FOI.LEGAL.TEAM <xxx.xxxxx.xxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx>
Cc: s22
Subject: RE: For your review: s22
[SEC=OFFICIAL:Sensitive,
ACCESS=Personal-Privacy, ACCESS=Legal-Privilege]
Hi s22
s47C
I have also tracked a minor change and inserted some comments, one in particular for
s22 .
Thanks
Kate
Kate Wandmaker, General Counsel
s47F(1)
Information Access Branch
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LEGAL SERVICES DIVISION
s47F(1)
I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands we live on. I pay my respects to all Elders, past and present, of all Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander nations.
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s22
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LEX 65457 - Documents - Page 54 of 57
TWEEDALE, Fraser (RIGHT TO KNOW)
LEX ID
64833
File notes
Date
Type
FOI officer
Timeframe days
11 Nov 2021
4. Clock stop
s22
Clock stopped. Decision notified / matter completed.
11 Nov 2021
1. File note
s22
PC completed for the email notification of the IR decision
11 Nov 2021
1. File note
s22
MANDATORY PRIVACY CHECKLIST - FOI
_____________________________________________
COMPILING FOI DOCUMENTS
1. Documents checked for third party information. Redactions applied as appropriate and in line with the FOI
Act (e.g. spouse, child not in care, wrong customer, lists of other customer names)
____________________________________________
2. Tax File Numbers removed.
_______________________________________
PREPARE FOI LETTERS:
3. Correct Address used (latest address on FOI application or mainframe)
4. Cover letter checked for correct names and correct reference number/s.
_____________________________________________
BEFORE SENDING FOR QA
5. Final check of letters, schedule and documents for third party information (appropriately considered under
the FOI Act)
____________________________________________
9 Nov 2021
1. File note
s22
EL2 QA complete, decision ready to be notified 11/11
4 Nov 2021
1. File note
s22
KW feedback implemented - new draft sent for EL2 review
27 Oct 2021
1. File note
s22
QA completed by s22- feedback utilised to amend decision to final version, email placed in drafts seeking
KW review and approval of IR decision.
21 Oct 2021
1. File note
s22
1st draft of decision
LEX 65457 - Documents - Page 55 of 57
s22
19 Oct 2021
1. File note
Submissions made by applicant -
In response to 47E(d) exempting the documents, and the concern that the code generator app may be
counterfeited - applicant submits that the app could be counterfeited without the information. Applicant
submits that even if a counterfeit application was created, how would it be distributed (installed on devices)
where apps distributed via app stores are allegedly vetted to some degree. Also notes that app stores
communicate the publisher of the app, with mygov being identified as published by Services Australia on the
app store.
Applicant alleges that the app stores prohibit applications that impersonate other applications.
Summary of argument given is:
• Source code and technical documentation are not prerequisites to de-veloping a counterfeit application.
• The “app store” distribution model provides signicant safeguards and recourse against counterfeit
applications. These safeguards are at work, and recourse against counterfeit applications may have to be
taken, whether or not the myGov Code Generator source code or technical documentation is available to
the public.
• End users wil overwhelmingly download the myGov Code Generator application from app stores. It is
reasonable to expect that users who install it from other sources are advanced users who would take steps
to authenticate the application bundle before installing and using it.
2nd part of applicants submissions relates to original decision assertion that if released, it can be reasonably
expected that the documents would lead to abuse of information & have an adverse effect on the agency's
operations. Applicant submits that it is not reasonable to assume that release would cause a substantial
adverse effect as the app should have in-built security or development preventing this.
Applicant submits that it is not a prerequisite to obtain code and technical documentation to find
vulnerabilities in software.
3rd submission is that the original decision does not adequately identify the particulars of the predicted
effect & that the reasons given were generical y for all documents rather than individual documents.
Applicant submits that there are a number of public interest factors for release that were not mentioned in
the original decision.
Further applicant submits that for members of public who cannot or wil not access the mygov app via the
apple or google play stores that this is unfair and releasing the code will allow for other apps to be created.
DTA guidelines that state government code should be released unless there is a compelling reason. exerpt
included that says code should be released if it does not release private and secure data.
19 Oct 2021
1. File note
s22
s47C
18 Oct 2021
1. File note
s22
PC of email with acknowledgement letter completed, email moved to drafts.
18 Oct 2021
1. File note
s22
ack letter -
MANDATORY PRIVACY CHECKLIST - FOI
LEX 65457 - Documents - Page 56 of 57
_____________________________________________
COMPILING FOI DOCUMENTS
1. Documents checked for third party information. Redactions applied as appropriate and in line with the FOI
Act (e.g. spouse, child not in care, wrong customer, lists of other customer names)
____________________________________________
2. Tax File Numbers removed.
_______________________________________
PREPARE FOI LETTERS:
3. Correct Address used (latest address on FOI application or mainframe)
4. Cover letter checked for correct names and correct reference number/s.
_____________________________________________
BEFORE SENDING FOR QA
5. Final check of letters, schedule and documents for third party information (appropriately considered under
the FOI Act)
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18 Oct 2021
2.2 QA
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completed
Notification to business area
18 Oct 2021
2.2 QA
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completed
Acknowledgement letter QA'd
15 Oct 2021
1. File note
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Acknowledgement letter submitted for QA
15 Oct 2021
1. File note
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GM note submitted for QA.
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15 Oct 2021
1. File note
Chief Information Officer Technology Services Peter Qui
Executive Officer s22
s47E(d)
GM Experience & Data Services Lisiane Barao Macleod
Executive Officer s22
s47E(d)
NM Connection, Identity & Authentication Lorraine Hollis
13 Oct 2021
6. FOI LEX Trim s22
number
E File No: ER21/30597
13 Oct 2021
1.4 POI/RSA
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check -
LEX 65457 - Documents - Page 57 of 57
registration
details
REGISTRATION COMPLETED
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Checked LEX for duplicate request: No duplicate request.
Checked LEX for related requests: 1 related request linked: 63435
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CUSTOMER MAINFRAME CHECK: N/A - INTERNAL REVIEW (NON-PERSONAL)
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PROOF OF IDENTIFY CONFIRMED ON FOLLOWING DETAILS: N/A - INTERNAL REVIEW (NON-
PERSONAL)
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CUSTOMER ELECTRONIC RECORD UPDATED: N/A - INTERNAL REVIEW (NON-PERSONAL)
12 Oct 2021
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