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From:
s 22(1)
To:
Catt, Antony
Cc:
FOI Requests; s 22(1)
Subject:
RE: FOI Consultation Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
Date:
Friday, 28 May 2021 11:23:20 AM
OFFICIAL
Thanks Ant – in particular, if we can get s 22(1)
’ name redacted that would be good.
OFFICIAL
From: Catt, Antony
Sent: Friday, 28 May 2021 10:58 AM
To: s 22(1)
Cc: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>; s 22(1)
>; s 22(1)
Subject: RE: FOI Consultation Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
OFFICIAL
Great, thanks s 22(1)
I’ll reply to the AAT to that effect later today.
Cheers
Antony Catt: s 22(1)
OFFICIAL
From: s 22(1)
Sent: Friday, 28 May 2021 10:46 AM
To: Catt, Antony <s 22(1)
>
Cc: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>; s 22(1)
>; s 22(1)
Subject: RE: FOI Consultation Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
OFFICIAL
Hi Ant
Thanks for sending this through. We have reviewed and don’t have any suggested redactions,
apart from the names of junior officers.
Happy to discuss.
Thanks
s 22(1)
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The Administrative Appeals Tribunal acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of
country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, waters
and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and elders past and present.
IMPORTANT:
Please refer to the AAT website for information about temporary changes in place to respond to the impact of
COVID-19 on services, including special measures practice directions: http://www.aat.gov.au/impact-of-
coronavirus-covid-19-on-our-services
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From:
Catt, Antony
To:
s 22(1)
Cc:
Sheehan, Anne; FOI Requests; s 22(1)
Subject:
CM: FW: FOI Consultation Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
Date:
Thursday, 27 May 2021 11:02:47 AM
Attachments:
AGD FOI Consult letter 26.5.21.pdf
Schedule March estimates bundle.docx
Unredacted March 2020 AGD consult in scope only - March 2020.pdf
OFFICIAL
Hi s 22(1)
Attached is an FOI consult pack from the AAT re QoNs. On its face, it doesn’t raise any FOI
concerns fo me but I’m obviously not across the subject matter. I’ve sent it on to s 22(1)
and spoken him through the process and we’ll touch base again on it tomorrow
morning.
It appears from the schedule that the AAT intends to redact direct telephone numbers but not
the names or email addresses of staff. I’ve put a call into s 22(1) at the AAT to discuss their
approach to this and am waiting for a call back. This will be relevant to a number of non-SES staff
in the department (including you, but particularly s
). If it’s not the AAT’s practice to redact
22(1)
this information then we’ll have a tough ask convincing them to do it in the context of these
documents. Could you please have a skim through the documents (it’s a big pack, but there are a
lot of templates in there!) and let me know your thoughts? Please let me know if there are any
other sensitivities. I’m very happy to do this over the phone if that suits you best (and tomorrow
morning is fine).
Cheers
Ant
Antony Catt: s 22(1)
OFFICIAL
From: s 22(1)
Sent: Wednesday, 26 May 2021 5:54 PM
To: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>
Cc: Catt, Antony s 22(1)
>
Subject: FOI Consultation Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
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Hello FOI AGD,
Please find attached a consultation request. I would be grateful to receive a response
by Friday 28 May and apologise for the short turn-around time.
Kind regards,
s 22(1)
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From:
Catt, Antony
To:
s 22(1)
Cc:
FOI Requests
Subject:
FW: FOI Consultation Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
Date:
Thursday, 27 May 2021 1:48:17 PM
OFFICIAL
FYI
Antony Catt: s 22(1)
OFFICIAL
From: s 22(1)
Sent: Thursday, 27 May 2021 1:20 PM
To: FOI <xxx@xxx.xxx.xx>
Cc: s 22(1)
>; Catt, Antony s 22(1)
>; Attorney
Correspondence <xxxxxxxx@xx.xxx.xx>
Subject: RE: FOI Consultation Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
OFFICIAL
Dear s 22(1)
Thank you for consulting the Attorney-General's Office (AGO) in relation to this FOI request.
The AGO notes that the documents contain the name and other personal details of s 22(1)
, a former adviser to the then Attorney-General, Christian Porter. s 22(1)
is
not a current staff member of the AGO.
We understand that common practice is to exclude the names and contact details of junior staff
(i.e. those not at the equivalent of Senior Executive Service staff of an agency) under either
section s 47F (personal information) or alternatively, section 22 (relevance).
We suggest this approach would exclude s 22(1)
name, email and mobile number on
pages 1 and 10.
If the AAT does not intend to take this approach, we suggest a consultation with s 22(1)
is appropriate in her personal capacity. s 22(1)
can be reached at:
s 22(1)
The AGO has no further comments on the documents.
Kind regards
s 22(1)
| Adviser
OFFICE OF SENATOR THE HON MICHAELIA CASH
Attorney General | Minister for Industrial Relations
Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate
T: 02 6277 7300 |
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From:
Catt, Antony
To:
s 22(1)
Cc:
FOI Requests; s 22(1)
Subject:
RE: FOI Consultation Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
Date:
Friday, 28 May 2021 3:57:29 PM
OFFICIAL
Dear s 22(1)
Thank you for consulting the department on this document package. We don’t have any
substantive comments on the pack.
Further to our phone call and consistent with the AAT’s practice, I would be grateful if you could
please redact the surnames (including in email addresses) and direct phone numbers (where
they appear) of the following non-SES staff:
s 22(1)
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Many thanks
Antony Catt: s 22(1)
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From:
Catt, Antony
To:
Sheehan, Anne; s 22(1)
Cc:
FOI Requests
Subject:
RE: FOI Consultation Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
Date:
Tuesday, 1 June 2021 9:13:13 AM
OFFICIAL
All good: they won’t redact full names but consistent with their own practice they’ll be redacting
surnames (including where they appear in email addresses) and direct phone numbers.
Antony Catt: s 22(1)
OFFICIAL
From: Sheehan, Anne
Sent: Monday, 31 May 2021 8:48 PM
To: Catt, Antony s 22(1)
Cc: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>
Subject: RE: FOI Consultation Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
OFFICIAL
Thanks Ant
How did you get on with the AAT and redaction of non-SES names/emails?
Anne
OFFICIAL
From: Catt, Antony
Sent: Thursday, 27 May 2021 11:02 AM
To: s 22(1)
Cc: Sheehan, Anne <s 47E(d)
>; FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>; s 22(1)
Subject: FW: FOI Consultation Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
OFFICIAL
Hi s 22(1)
Attached is an FOI consult pack from the AAT re QoNs. On its face, it doesn’t raise any FOI
concerns fo me but I’m obviously not across the subject matter. I’ve sent it on to s 22(1)
and spoken him through the process and we’ll touch base again on it tomorrow
morning.
It appears from the schedule that the AAT intends to redact direct telephone numbers but not
the names or email addresses of staff. I’ve put a call into s 22(1) at the AAT to discuss their
approach to this and am waiting for a call back. This will be relevant to a number of non-SES staff
in the department (including you, but particularly s
). If it’s not the AAT’s practice to redact
22(1)
this information then we’ll have a tough ask convincing them to do it in the context of these
documents. Could you please have a skim through the documents (it’s a big pack, but there are a
lot of templates in there!) and let me know your thoughts? Please let me know if there are any
other sensitivities. I’m very happy to do this over the phone if that suits you best (and tomorrow
morning is fine).
Cheers
Ant
Antony Catt: s 22(1)
OFFICIAL
From: s 22(1)
Sent: Wednesday, 26 May 2021 5:54 PM
To: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>
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From:
Catt, Antony
To:
FOI
Cc:
FOI Requests
Subject:
RE: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
Date:
Monday, 7 June 2021 5:26:12 PM
OFFICIAL
Hi s 22(1)
Thanks for this: we’ll get back to you by the 14th.
Regards
Antony Catt: s 22(1)
OFFICIAL
From: FOI [mailto:xxx@xxx.xxx.xx]
Sent: Monday, 7 June 2021 5:03 PM
To: Catt, Antony s 22(1)
>
Cc: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>; FOI <xxx@xxx.xxx.xx>
Subject: FOI s 22(1)
- Further FOI Consultation Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
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OFFICIAL
Dear Mr Catt,
Please find attached an FOI consultation letter about an FOI request received by the
AAT and documents in scope, regarding which your office may wish to comment.
Unfortunately we are working to a tight deadline (request is due on 18 June 2021) and
therefore would be grateful for your comments by COB Monday 14 June 2021. My
apologies for the tight timeframe.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Thank you.
Kind regards,
s 22(1)
Policy Officer
Administrative Appeals Tribunal
Principal Registry, Sydney
Legal & Policy
T: s 22(1)
E: xxx@xxx.xxx.xx
www.aat.gov.au
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The Administrative Appeals Tribunal acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of
country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, waters
and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and elders past and present.
IMPORTANT:
Please refer to the AAT website for information about temporary changes in place to respond to the impact of
COVID-19 on services, including special measures practice directions: http://www.aat.gov.au/impact-of-
coronavirus-covid-19-on-our-services
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Principal Registry
Our ref: 2021/0062
7 June 2021
Antony Catt
Director
Freedom of Information and Privacy
xxx@xx.xxx.xx
s 22(1)
Dear Mr Catt
Re: Consultation: FOI Request on behalf of Mr Dreyfus
The AAT has received the fol owing FOI request:
Our ref: 2021/0062 – questions asked pursuant to October 2020 Estimates
… al documents containing correspondence or communications – or containing
a record of correspondence or communications – between the Tribunal and the
Attorney-General, the Attorney-General’s office or the Attorney-General’s
Department in relation to questions asked by Senator Kim Carr and taken on notice
by the Tribunal fol owing Budget Estimates 2020-21.
Please find attached documents in scope of request
2021/0062 (October 2020) in relation
to which your agency may have an interest in providing comment. For your convenience
I have attached our working schedule regarding the folios in scope. Only those not ‘greyed
out’ on the schedule have been sent to you.
Please advise whether your agency has any concerns about the release of the attached
documents or any specific material in those documents under the FOI Act.
If you have any concerns about the release of the material, please advise your reasons,
referring to the relevant sections in the FOI Act. In addition, if you consider any of the
material is conditional y exempt, please advise of the reasons you consider release would
be contrary to the public interest. Please also advise whether the release of Depar tment
staff names in the documents require third party consultation prior to release.
Level 6, 83 Clarence St
T: 1800 228 333 or 02 9276 5000
National Relay Service
SYDNEY NSW 2000
F: 02 9267 5538
www.relayservice gov.au
GPO Box 9955 Sydney NSW 2001
E: xxxxxxxxx@xxx.xxx au
ABN 90 680 970 626
www.aat gov.au
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While your comments wil be given careful consideration, the final decision about whether
to release the documents rests with the decision maker in our agency.
Your comments on the disclosure of the documents relating to request 2021/0062 would
be appreciated by
COB Monday 14 June 2021.
If you would like to discuss this request, please contact s 22(1)
by telephone on
(02) 9276 5449 or by email xxx@xx.xxx.xx.
Yours sincerely,
s 22(1)
Policy Officer
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From:
FOI Requests
To:
s 22(1)
Cc:
Catt, Antony; FOI Requests
Subject:
RE: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
Date:
Tuesday, 8 June 2021 9:53:43 AM
OFFICIAL
Hi all
I’m happy to process this if you would like?
I’ll send to AAT team to review QoNS and seek to exempt CLES staff names/contact details under
s22.
Thanks s 22(1)
OFFICIAL
From: Catt, Antony
Sent: Monday, 7 June 2021 5:26 PM
To: FOI <xxx@xxx.xxx.xx>
Cc: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>
Subject: RE: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
OFFICIAL
Hi s 22(1)
Thanks for this: we’ll get back to you by the 14th.
Regards
Antony Catt: s 22(1)
OFFICIAL
From: FOI [mailto:xxx@xxx.xxx.xx]
Sent: Monday, 7 June 2021 5:03 PM
To: Catt, Antony <s 22(1)
>
Cc: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>; FOI <xxx@xxx.xxx.xx>
Subject: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
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OFFICIAL
Dear Mr Catt,
Please find attached an FOI consultation letter about an FOI request received by the
AAT and documents in scope, regarding which your office may wish to comment.
Unfortunately we are working to a tight deadline (request is due on 18 June 2021) and
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therefore would be grateful for your comments by COB Monday 14 June 2021. My
apologies for the tight timeframe.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Thank you.
Kind regards,
s 22(1)
Policy Officer
Administrative Appeals Tribunal
Principal Registry, Sydney
Legal & Policy
T: s 22(1)
E: xxx@xxx.xxx.xx
www.aat.gov.au
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of
country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, waters
and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and elders past and present.
IMPORTANT:
Please refer to the AAT website for information about temporary changes in place to respond to the impact of
COVID-19 on services, including special measures practice directions: http://www.aat.gov.au/impact-of-
coronavirus-covid-19-on-our-services
This message and any attachments may contain confidential or legally privileged information. If the message
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From:
s 22(1)
To:
s 22(1)
Cc:
s 22(1)
Subject:
CM: FW: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
Date:
Tuesday, 8 June 2021 9:55:46 AM
Attachments:
FOI ref. 2021-0062 - AGD Consultation Letter.pdf
2021-0062 - Consultation copy - AGD - October 2020.pdf
2021-0062 - FOI Schedule - Copy for AGD.docx
OFFICIAL
Hi s 22(1) ,
Yes, that would be great if you can manage this consult. See also Ant’s email below.
Happy to chat.
s 22(1)
OFFICIAL
From: Catt, Antony
Sent: Monday, 7 June 2021 5:32 PM
To: s 22(1)
Cc: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>; Sheehan, Anne s 47E(d)
; s 22(1)
Subject: FW: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
OFFICIAL
Hi s 22
Could you please assign this consultation to a case officer to manage? There are a lot of
documents, so it will be best to get onto this tomorrow.
From a cursory glance, I can see that the AAT team and CLES (I guess you can start with me on
that) will need to be consulted. I also think we’ll need to run it by AGO as some of its emails are
caught within scope. I think it would be useful to draw specific pages to s 22(1)
attention when
consulting AGO.
Very happy to discuss in the morning.
Thanks
Ant
Antony Catt: s 22(1)
OFFICIAL
From: FOI [mailto:xxx@xxx.xxx.xx]
Sent: Monday, 7 June 2021 5:03 PM
To: Catt, Antony <s 22(1)
>
Cc: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>; FOI <xxx@xxx.xxx.xx>
Subject: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
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OFFICIAL
Dear Mr Catt,
Please find attached an FOI consultation letter about an FOI request received by the
AAT and documents in scope, regarding which your office may wish to comment.
Unfortunately we are working to a tight deadline (request is due on 18 June 2021) and
therefore would be grateful for your comments by COB Monday 14 June 2021. My
apologies for the tight timeframe.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Thank you.
Kind regards,
s 22(1)
Policy Officer
Administrative Appeals Tribunal
Principal Registry, Sydney
Legal & Policy
T: s 22(1)
E: xxx@xxx.xxx.xx
www.aat.gov.au
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of
country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, waters
and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and elders past and present.
IMPORTANT:
Please refer to the AAT website for information about temporary changes in place to respond to the impact of
COVID-19 on services, including special measures practice directions: http://www.aat.gov.au/impact-of-
coronavirus-covid-19-on-our-services
This message and any attachments may contain confidential or legally privileged information. If the message
was sent to you by mistake, please delete all copies and notify the AAT by return email. Any review,
retransmission, dissemination or other use of this information by persons or entities other than the intended
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From:
s 22(1)
To:
FOI Requests
Cc:
s 22(1)
Subject:
RE: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request - Response due midday Tuesday 15 June 2021
[SEC=OFFICIAL]
Date:
Tuesday, 8 June 2021 5:32:29 PM
OFFICIAL
Hi s 22(1)
Thanks for sending this through.
We are working on it and will get back to you by Tuesday.
Thanks
s 22(1)
s 22(1)
| Principal Legal Officer
Legal System Branch
Attorney-General's Department
T: s 22(1)
| s 22(1)
OFFICIAL
From: FOI Requests
Sent: Tuesday, 8 June 2021 11:03 AM
To: s 22(1)
Cc: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>
Subject: RE: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request - Response due midday
Tuesday 15 June 2021 [SEC=OFFICIAL]
OFFICIAL
Dear s 22(1)
The AAT have extended the consultation due date to Tuesday. I would be grateful for your
response by midday Tuesday 15 June 2021.
Regards s 22(1)
OFFICIAL
From: FOI Requests
Sent: Tuesday, 8 June 2021 10:27 AM
To: s 22(1)
Cc: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>
Subject: FW: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request - Response due midday
Friday 11 June 2021 [SEC=OFFICIAL]
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OFFICIAL
Good morning s 22(1)
We have received the attached consultation request from the AAT in relation to a request for
documents under the FOI Act.
The AAT have identified the attached documents as relevant to the request and have asked the
department if we have any views about the disclosure of the documents or any parts of the
documents.
Can you please review the attached and advise if you have any concerns about the disclosure of
the documents or any material in the documents by
midday Friday 11 June 2021. It is not
necessary to refer to provisions of the FOI Act – merely to identify potentially sensitive material.
Please note I will also be consulting the CLES team and AGO on the attached documents.
I have also sought an extension from the AAT to respond on Tuesday 15 June 2021, since
Monday is a public holiday. I will let you know their response.
Feel free to contact me on s 22(1) if you have any questions.
Regards
s 22(1)
FOI Case Officer
Freedom of Information and Privacy Section | Strategy and Governance Branch
Attorney-General’s Department
T: s 22(1)
| E: xxx@xx.xxx.xx
OFFICIAL
From: FOI [mailto:xxx@xxx.xxx.xx]
Sent: Monday, 7 June 2021 5:03 PM
To: Catt, Antony s 22(1)
Cc: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>; FOI <xxx@xxx.xxx.xx>
Subject: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
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OFFICIAL
Dear Mr Catt,
Please find attached an FOI consultation letter about an FOI request received by the
AAT and documents in scope, regarding which your office may wish to comment.
Unfortunately we are working to a tight deadline (request is due on 18 June 2021) and
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therefore would be grateful for your comments by COB Monday 14 June 2021. My
apologies for the tight timeframe.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Thank you.
Kind regards,
s 22(1)
Policy Officer
Administrative Appeals Tribunal
Principal Registry, Sydney
Legal & Policy
T: s 22(1)
E: xxx@xxx.xxx.xx
www.aat.gov.au
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of
country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, waters
and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and elders past and present.
IMPORTANT:
Please refer to the AAT website for information about temporary changes in place to respond to the impact of
COVID-19 on services, including special measures practice directions: http://www.aat.gov.au/impact-of-
coronavirus-covid-19-on-our-services
This message and any attachments may contain confidential or legally privileged information. If the message
was sent to you by mistake, please delete all copies and notify the AAT by return email. Any review,
retransmission, dissemination or other use of this information by persons or entities other than the intended
recipient is prohibited and may attract criminal penalties.
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From:
Catt, Antony
To:
FOI Requests
Subject:
RE: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
Date:
Tuesday, 8 June 2021 11:17:37 AM
OFFICIAL
Cheers: good to know.
Antony Catt: s 22(1)
OFFICIAL
From: FOI Requests
Sent: Tuesday, 8 June 2021 10:55 AM
To: Catt, Antony s 22(1)
Cc: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>
Subject: FW: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
OFFICIAL
FYI – AAT consult extended to Tuesday next week
Thanks s 22(1)
OFFICIAL
From: FOI [mailto:xxx@xxx.xxx.xx]
Sent: Tuesday, 8 June 2021 10:53 AM
To: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>
Subject: RE: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
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Dear s 22(1) ,
My apologies, I completely forgot about the public holiday! Yes, Tuesday 15 June 2021
will be fine.
Thank you.
Kind regards,
s 22(1)
s 22(1)
Policy Officer
Administrative Appeals Tribunal
Principal Registry, Sydney
Legal & Policy
T: s 22(1)
E: xxx@xxx.xxx.xx
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www.aat.gov.au
From: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>
Sent: Tuesday, 8 June 2021 10:05 AM
To: FOI <xxx@xxx.xxx.xx>
Cc: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>
Subject: RE: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
EXTERNAL EMAIL
"Do not click any links or open any attachments unless you trust the sender, are expecting this
email and know the content is safe.”
OFFICIAL
Good morning s 22(1)
Since Monday is a public holiday, would it be possible to respond by COB Tuesday 15 June 2021
instead?
Regards
s 22(1)
FOI Case Officer
Freedom of Information and Privacy Section | Strategy and Governance Branch
Attorney-General’s Department
T: s 22(1)
| E: xxx@xx.xxx.xx
OFFICIAL
From: Catt, Antony
Sent: Monday, 7 June 2021 5:26 PM
To: FOI <xxx@xxx.xxx.xx>
Cc: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>
Subject: RE: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
OFFICIAL
Hi s 22(1)
Thanks for this: we’ll get back to you by the 14th.
Regards
Antony Catt: s 22(1)
OFFICIAL
From: FOI [mailto:xxx@xxx.xxx.xx]
Sent: Monday, 7 June 2021 5:03 PM
To: Catt, Antony s 22(1)
>
Cc: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>; FOI <xxx@xxx.xxx.xx>
Subject: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
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Document 17 - Page 3 of 4
CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organisation. Do not follow guidance, click links, or
open attachments unless you recognise the sender and know the content is safe.
OFFICIAL
Dear Mr Catt,
Please find attached an FOI consultation letter about an FOI request received by the
AAT and documents in scope, regarding which your office may wish to comment.
Unfortunately we are working to a tight deadline (request is due on 18 June 2021) and
therefore would be grateful for your comments by COB Monday 14 June 2021. My
apologies for the tight timeframe.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Thank you.
Kind regards,
s 22(1)
Policy Officer
Administrative Appeals Tribunal
Principal Registry, Sydney
Legal & Policy
T: s 22(1)
E: xxx@xxx.xxx.xx
www.aat.gov.au
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of
country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, waters
and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and elders past and present.
IMPORTANT:
Please refer to the AAT website for information about temporary changes in place to respond to the impact of
COVID-19 on services, including special measures practice directions: http://www.aat.gov.au/impact-of-
coronavirus-covid-19-on-our-services
This message and any attachments may contain confidential or legally privileged information. If the message
was sent to you by mistake, please delete all copies and notify the AAT by return email. Any review,
retransmission, dissemination or other use of this information by persons or entities other than the intended
recipient is prohibited and may attract criminal penalties.
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of
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Document 17 - Page 4 of 4
country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, waters
and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and elders past and present.
IMPORTANT:
Please refer to the AAT website for information about temporary changes in place to respond to the impact of
COVID-19 on services, including special measures practice directions: http://www.aat.gov.au/impact-of-
coronavirus-covid-19-on-our-services
This message and any attachments may contain confidential or legally privileged information. If the message
was sent to you by mistake, please delete all copies and notify the AAT by return email. Any review,
retransmission, dissemination or other use of this information by persons or entities other than the intended
recipient is prohibited and may attract criminal penalties.
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Document 18 - Page 1 of 4
From:
FOI Requests
To:
FOI
Cc:
FOI Requests
Subject:
CM: RE: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
Date:
Tuesday, 8 June 2021 10:58:44 AM
OFFICIAL
Wonderful, thank you s
!
22(1)
Regards s 22(1)
OFFICIAL
From: FOI [mailto:xxx@xxx.xxx.xx]
Sent: Tuesday, 8 June 2021 10:53 AM
To: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>
Subject: RE: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organisation. Do not follow guidance, click links, or
open attachments unless you recognise the sender and know the content is safe.
Dear s 22(1) ,
My apologies, I completely forgot about the public holiday! Yes, Tuesday 15 June 2021
will be fine.
Thank you.
Kind regards,
s 22(1)
s 22(1)
Policy Officer
Administrative Appeals Tribunal
Principal Registry, Sydney
Legal & Policy
T: s 22(1)
E: xxx@xxx.xxx.xx
www.aat.gov.au
From: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>
Sent: Tuesday, 8 June 2021 10:05 AM
To: FOI <xxx@xxx.xxx.xx>
Cc: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>
Subject: RE: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
EXTERNAL EMAIL
"Do not click any links or open any attachments unless you trust the sender, are expecting this
email and know the content is safe.”
OFFICIAL
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Good morning s 22(1)
Since Monday is a public holiday, would it be possible to respond by COB Tuesday 15 June 2021
instead?
Regards
s 22(1)
FOI Case Officer
Freedom of Information and Privacy Section | Strategy and Governance Branch
Attorney-General’s Department
T: s 22(1)
| E: xxx@xx.xxx.xx
OFFICIAL
From: Catt, Antony
Sent: Monday, 7 June 2021 5:26 PM
To: FOI <xxx@xxx.xxx.xx>
Cc: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>
Subject: RE: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
OFFICIAL
Hi s 22(1)
Thanks for this: we’ll get back to you by the 14th.
Regards
Antony Catt: s 22(1)
OFFICIAL
From: FOI [mailto:xxx@xxx.xxx.xx]
Sent: Monday, 7 June 2021 5:03 PM
To: Catt, Antony s 22(1)
Cc: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>; FOI <xxx@xxx.xxx.xx>
Subject: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organisation. Do not follow guidance, click links, or
open attachments unless you recognise the sender and know the content is safe.
OFFICIAL
Dear Mr Catt,
Please find attached an FOI consultation letter about an FOI request received by the
AAT and documents in scope, regarding which your office may wish to comment.
Unfortunately we are working to a tight deadline (request is due on 18 June 2021) and
therefore would be grateful for your comments by COB Monday 14 June 2021. My
apologies for the tight timeframe.
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Document 18 - Page 3 of 4
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Thank you.
Kind regards,
s 22(1)
Policy Officer
Administrative Appeals Tribunal
Principal Registry, Sydney
Legal & Policy
T: s 22(1)
E: xxx@xxx.xxx.xx
www.aat.gov.au
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of
country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, waters
and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and elders past and present.
IMPORTANT:
Please refer to the AAT website for information about temporary changes in place to respond to the impact of
COVID-19 on services, including special measures practice directions: http://www.aat.gov.au/impact-of-
coronavirus-covid-19-on-our-services
This message and any attachments may contain confidential or legally privileged information. If the message
was sent to you by mistake, please delete all copies and notify the AAT by return email. Any review,
retransmission, dissemination or other use of this information by persons or entities other than the intended
recipient is prohibited and may attract criminal penalties.
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of
country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, waters
and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and elders past and present.
IMPORTANT:
Please refer to the AAT website for information about temporary changes in place to respond to the impact of
COVID-19 on services, including special measures practice directions: http://www.aat.gov.au/impact-of-
coronavirus-covid-19-on-our-services
This message and any attachments may contain confidential or legally privileged information. If the message
was sent to you by mistake, please delete all copies and notify the AAT by return email. Any review,
retransmission, dissemination or other use of this information by persons or entities other than the intended
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Document 18 - Page 4 of 4
recipient is prohibited and may attract criminal penalties.
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Document 19 - Page 1 of 2
From:
Catt, Antony
To:
FOI Requests
Subject:
CM: RE: For clearance - AAT FOI ref: 2021/0062 - consultation request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
Date:
Wednesday, 9 June 2021 10:48:37 AM
OFFICIAL
Hi s 22(1)
Sorry for the delay on this. Please proceed as outlined below.
Ant
Antony Catt: s 22(1)
OFFICIAL
From: FOI Requests
Sent: Tuesday, 8 June 2021 1:19 PM
To: Catt, Antony s 22(1)
>
Cc: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>
Subject: For clearance - AAT FOI ref: 2021/0062 - consultation request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
OFFICIAL
Hi Ant
I have reviewed the attached AAT consultation documents and propose exempting the following
staff names/contact details under s22 (or s47F if they haven’t confirmed its irrelevant with the
applicant):
· s 22(1)
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
I am also proposing to exempt Helen Daniels signature/contact details under s47E(d).
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Document 19 - Page 2 of 2
Regarding CLES content, the only possible sensitivities that I have identified is the advice on page
333 (duplicate pages 337 and 340).
Please find below draft consultation request to the AGO. Are you happy for me to send that to
s 22(1)
?
Thanks s 22(1)
…………
Subject: AAT FOI ref: 2021/0062 - consultation request - Response due midday Tuesday 15 June
2021
Dear s 22(1)
We have received the attached consultation request from the AAT in relation to a request for
documents under the FOI Act.
The AAT have identified the attached documents as relevant to the request and have asked the
department if we have any views about the disclosure of the documents or any parts of the
documents.
Can you please review the attached and advise if you have any concerns about the disclosure of
the documents or any material in the documents by
midday Tuesday 15 June 2021. It is not
necessary to refer to provisions of the FOI Act – merely to identify potentially sensitive material.
The AGO has been referenced on the following pages:
4, 9, 11, 40, 43, 45, 48, 52, 55, 58, 73, 84, 93, 95, 102, 105, 110, 117, 119, 122, 144, 146, 187-
188, 209-210, 231, 363, 365-367, 369, 370, 372-373, 375, 377, 380, 413, 419, 422-423, 431, 436,
439-446, 477, 479, 482-489, 492, 499-501 and 539.
Please note I will also be consulting the CLES and AAT teams on the attached documents.
Feel free to contact me on s 22(1)
if you have any questions.
Regards
s 22(1)
FOI Case Officer
Freedom of Information and Privacy Section | Strategy and Governance Branch
Attorney-General’s Department
T: s 22(1)
| E: xxx@xx.xxx.xx
OFFICIAL
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Document 20 - Page 1 of 1
From:
FOI Requests
To:
s 22(1)
Cc:
FOI Requests; Catt, Antony; Sheehan, Anne; AGO DLO
Subject:
CM: AAT FOI ref: 2021/0062 - consultation request - Response due midday Tuesday 15 June 2021
[SEC=OFFICIAL]
Date:
Wednesday, 9 June 2021 10:55:54 AM
Attachments:
2021-0062 - Consultation copy - AGD proposed exemptions.pdf
FOI ref. 2021-0062 - AGD Consultation Letter.pdf
2021-0062 - FOI Schedule - Copy for AGD.DOCX
OFFICIAL
Dear s 22(1)
We have received the attached consultation request from the AAT in relation to a request for
documents under the FOI Act.
The AAT have identified the attached documents as relevant to the request and have asked the
department if we have any views about the disclosure of the documents or any parts of the
documents.
Can you please review the attached and advise if you have any concerns about the disclosure of
the documents or any material in the documents by
midday Tuesday 15 June 2021. It is not
necessary to refer to provisions of the FOI Act – merely to identify potentially sensitive material.
The AGO has been referenced on the following pages:
4, 9, 11, 40, 43, 45, 48, 52, 55, 58, 73, 84, 93, 95, 102, 105, 110, 117, 119, 122, 144, 146, 187-
188, 209-210, 231, 363, 365-367, 369, 370, 372-373, 375, 377, 380, 413, 419, 422-423, 431, 436,
439-446, 477, 479, 482-489, 492, 499-501 and 539.
Please note I will also be consulting the CLES and AAT teams on the attached documents.
Feel free to contact me on s 22(1)
if you have any questions.
Regards
s 22(1)
FOI Case Officer
Freedom of Information and Privacy Section | Strategy and Governance Branch
Attorney-General’s Department
T: s 22(1)
| E: xxx@xx.xxx.xx
OFFICIAL
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Document 21 - Page 1 of 2
From:
s 22(1)
To:
Catt, Antony; s 22(1)
Cc:
FOI Requests; AGO DLO; Sheehan, Anne; s 22(1)
Subject:
CM: RE: FOI matters over the next couple of days [SEC=OFFICIAL]
Date:
Wednesday, 16 June 2021 8:05:34 AM
OFFICIAL
Thanks, Antony
OFFICIAL
From: Catt, Antony
Sent: Tuesday, 15 June 2021 6:47 PM
To: s 22(1)
Cc: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>; AGO DLO s 22(1)
; Sheehan, Anne
s 47E(d)
; s 22(1)
Subject: RE: FOI matters over the next couple of days [SEC=OFFICIAL]
OFFICIAL
Thanks s 22(1)
s 22(1)
may have given you the rundown, but we have an extension from the AAT until COB
tomorrow.
Antony
Antony Catt: s 22(1)
OFFICIAL
From: s 22(1)
Sent: Tuesday, 15 June 2021 6:42 PM
To: Catt, Antony s 22(1)
>
Cc: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>; AGO DLO <s 22(1)
>; Sheehan, Anne
s 47E(d)
; s 22(1)
Subject: RE: FOI matters over the next couple of days [SEC=OFFICIAL]
OFFICIAL
Thanks, Anthony – yes please. Sorry for the delay.
OFFICIAL
From: Catt, Antony
Sent: Tuesday, 15 June 2021 9:56 AM
To: s 22(1)
Cc: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>; AGO DLO s 22(1)
>; Sheehan, Anne
s 47E(d)
; s 22(1)
Subject: FOI matters over the next couple of days [SEC=OFFICIAL]
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Document 21 - Page 2 of 2
OFFICIAL
Hi s 22(1) and s 22(1)
I’m writing to touch base on a couple of FOI matters you’re aware that need to be dealt with
over the next two days.
s 22(1)
s
: you were going to come back to me with an email regarding possible consultation with the
22(1)
Porter office re the AAT’s request (2nd attachment to this email). I have not contacted the AAT
requesting an extension yet but will do so in the next half-an-hour if I don’t hear from you.
Thanks both
Ant
Antony Catt
Director
Freedom of Information and Privacy Section
Meeting of Attorneys-General Secretariat
A/g Director: Cabinet, Legislation and Estimates Section
Attorney-General’s Department
3-5 National Circuit | BARTON ACT 2600
Ph: s 22(1)
| Mb: s 22(1)
s 22(1)
OFFICIAL
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Document 22 - Page 1 of 5
From:
s 22(1)
To:
Catt, Antony; FOI Requests
Cc:
s 22(1)
Subject:
CM: RE: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request - Response due midday Tuesday 15 June
2021 [SEC=OFFICIAL]
Date:
Tuesday, 15 June 2021 1:31:48 PM
OFFICIAL
Hi Ant and s 22(1)
Thanks – happy to speak with the AGO directly. Ant: can you give me a quick buzz when you get
back to your desk? I just want to double check something before I reach out to s
.
22(1)
Thanks
s 22(1)
OFFICIAL
From: Catt, Antony
Sent: Tuesday, 15 June 2021 12:33 PM
To: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>; s 22(1)
Subject: RE: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request - Response due midday
Tuesday 15 June 2021 [SEC=OFFICIAL]
OFFICIAL
Thanks s 22(1)
I saw that number in corporate directory too and have no idea what it is (perhaps an EO number
without the area code). He’s in the office today and the best number for him today is s 22(1)
.
Ant
Antony Catt: s 22(1)
OFFICIAL
From: FOI Requests
Sent: Tuesday, 15 June 2021 12:32 PM
To: s 22(1)
Cc: Catt, Antony <s 22(1)
>; FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>
Subject: RE: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request - Response due midday
Tuesday 15 June 2021 [SEC=OFFICIAL]
OFFICIAL
Hi s 22(1)
I had a quick chat with Ant, and we would be grateful if you could please liaise directly with AGO
on your concerns with the QoNs. s 22(1)
is the AGO contact on s 22(1)
.
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Document 22 - Page 2 of 5
Regards s 22(1)
OFFICIAL
From: FOI Requests
Sent: Tuesday, 15 June 2021 11:59 AM
To: s 22(1)
Cc: s 22(1)
FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>; Catt, Antony
s 22(1)
>
Subject: RE: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request - Response due midday
Tuesday 15 June 2021 [SEC=OFFICIAL]
OFFICIAL
Good afternoon s 22(1)
A friendly reminder, this consultation is due COB today.
We are proposing the AAT exempt non-SES staff names and contact details under s22 (irrelevant
material) or s47F (personal privacy), as well as exempt Helen Daniels signature under s47F and
contact details under s47E(d) (operations of an agency). Attached proposed mark ups.
Please let me know if you have any concerns about the remaining content?
Regards
s 22(1)
FOI Case Officer
Freedom of Information and Privacy Section | Strategy and Governance Branch
Attorney-General’s Department
T: s 22(1)
| E: xxx@xx.xxx.xx
OFFICIAL
From: s 22(1)
Sent: Tuesday, 8 June 2021 5:32 PM
To: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>
Cc: s 22(1)
Subject: RE: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request - Response due midday
Tuesday 15 June 2021 [SEC=OFFICIAL]
OFFICIAL
Hi s 22(1)
Thanks for sending this through.
We are working on it and will get back to you by Tuesday.
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Document 22 - Page 3 of 5
Thanks
s 22(1)
s 22(1)
| Principal Legal Officer
Legal System Branch
Attorney-General's Department
T: s 22(1)
| s 22(1)
OFFICIAL
From: FOI Requests
Sent: Tuesday, 8 June 2021 11:03 AM
To: s 22(1)
Cc: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>
Subject: RE: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request - Response due midday
Tuesday 15 June 2021 [SEC=OFFICIAL]
OFFICIAL
Dear s 22(1)
The AAT have extended the consultation due date to Tuesday. I would be grateful for your
response by midday Tuesday 15 June 2021.
Regards s 22(1)
OFFICIAL
From: FOI Requests
Sent: Tuesday, 8 June 2021 10:27 AM
To: s 22(1)
Cc: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>
Subject: FW: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request - Response due midday
Friday 11 June 2021 [SEC=OFFICIAL]
OFFICIAL
Good morning s 22(1)
We have received the attached consultation request from the AAT in relation to a request for
documents under the FOI Act.
The AAT have identified the attached documents as relevant to the request and have asked the
department if we have any views about the disclosure of the documents or any parts of the
documents.
Can you please review the attached and advise if you have any concerns about the disclosure of
the documents or any material in the documents by
midday Friday 11 June 2021. It is not
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Document 22 - Page 4 of 5
necessary to refer to provisions of the FOI Act – merely to identify potentially sensitive material.
Please note I will also be consulting the CLES team and AGO on the attached documents.
I have also sought an extension from the AAT to respond on Tuesday 15 June 2021, since
Monday is a public holiday. I will let you know their response.
Feel free to contact me on s 22(1) if you have any questions.
Regards
s 22(1)
FOI Case Officer
Freedom of Information and Privacy Section | Strategy and Governance Branch
Attorney-General’s Department
T: s 22(1)
| E: xxx@xx.xxx.xx
OFFICIAL
From: FOI [mailto:xxx@xxx.xxx.xx]
Sent: Monday, 7 June 2021 5:03 PM
To: Catt, Antony s 22(1)
>
Cc: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>; FOI <xxx@xxx.xxx.xx>
Subject: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organisation. Do not follow guidance, click links, or
open attachments unless you recognise the sender and know the content is safe.
OFFICIAL
Dear Mr Catt,
Please find attached an FOI consultation letter about an FOI request received by the
AAT and documents in scope, regarding which your office may wish to comment.
Unfortunately we are working to a tight deadline (request is due on 18 June 2021) and
therefore would be grateful for your comments by COB Monday 14 June 2021. My
apologies for the tight timeframe.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Thank you.
Kind regards,
s 22(1)
Policy Officer
Administrative Appeals Tribunal
Principal Registry, Sydney
Legal & Policy
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Document 22 - Page 5 of 5
T: s 22(1)
E: xxx@xxx.xxx.xx
www.aat.gov.au
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of
country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, waters
and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and elders past and present.
IMPORTANT:
Please refer to the AAT website for information about temporary changes in place to respond to the impact of
COVID-19 on services, including special measures practice directions: http://www.aat.gov.au/impact-of-
coronavirus-covid-19-on-our-services
This message and any attachments may contain confidential or legally privileged information. If the message
was sent to you by mistake, please delete all copies and notify the AAT by return email. Any review,
retransmission, dissemination or other use of this information by persons or entities other than the intended
recipient is prohibited and may attract criminal penalties.
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Document 23 - Page 1 of 5
Document 23 - Page 2 of 5
We are still consulting with the relevant line areas, as well as the Attorney-General’s Office and
would be grateful for an extension to respond by COB Wednesday 16 June 2021 if possible?
Regards
s 22(1)
FOI Case Officer
Freedom of Information and Privacy Section | Strategy and Governance Branch
Attorney-General’s Department
T: s 22(1)
| E: xxx@xx.xxx.xx
OFFICIAL
From: FOI [mailto:xxx@xxx.xxx.xx]
Sent: Tuesday, 8 June 2021 10:53 AM
To: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>
Subject: RE: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organisation. Do not follow guidance, click links, or
open attachments unless you recognise the sender and know the content is safe.
Dear s 22(1) ,
My apologies, I completely forgot about the public holiday! Yes, Tuesday 15 June 2021
will be fine.
Thank you.
Kind regards,
s 22(1)
s 22(1)
Policy Officer
Administrative Appeals Tribunal
Principal Registry, Sydney
Legal & Policy
T: s 22(1)
E: xxx@xxx.xxx.xx
www.aat.gov.au
From: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>
Sent: Tuesday, 8 June 2021 10:05 AM
To: FOI <xxx@xxx.xxx.xx>
Cc: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>
Subject: RE: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
EXTERNAL EMAIL
"Do not click any links or open any attachments unless you trust the sender, are expecting this
email and know the content is safe.”
OFFICIAL
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Document 23 - Page 3 of 5
Good morning s 22(1)
Since Monday is a public holiday, would it be possible to respond by COB Tuesday 15 June 2021
instead?
Regards
s 22(1)
FOI Case Officer
Freedom of Information and Privacy Section | Strategy and Governance Branch
Attorney-General’s Department
T: s 22(1)
| E: xxx@xx.xxx.xx
OFFICIAL
From: Catt, Antony
Sent: Monday, 7 June 2021 5:26 PM
To: FOI <xxx@xxx.xxx.xx>
Cc: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>
Subject: RE: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
OFFICIAL
Hi s 22(1)
Thanks for this: we’ll get back to you by the 14th.
Regards
Antony Catt: s 22(1)
OFFICIAL
From: FOI [mailto:xxx@xxx.xxx.xx]
Sent: Monday, 7 June 2021 5:03 PM
To: Catt, Antony s 22(1)
>
Cc: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>; FOI <xxx@xxx.xxx.xx>
Subject: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organisation. Do not follow guidance, click links, or
open attachments unless you recognise the sender and know the content is safe.
OFFICIAL
Dear Mr Catt,
Please find attached an FOI consultation letter about an FOI request received by the
AAT and documents in scope, regarding which your office may wish to comment.
Unfortunately we are working to a tight deadline (request is due on 18 June 2021) and
therefore would be grateful for your comments by COB Monday 14 June 2021. My
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Document 23 - Page 4 of 5
apologies for the tight timeframe.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Thank you.
Kind regards,
s 22(1)
Policy Officer
Administrative Appeals Tribunal
Principal Registry, Sydney
Legal & Policy
T: s 22(1)
E: xxx@xxx.xxx.xx
www.aat.gov.au
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of
country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, waters
and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and elders past and present.
IMPORTANT:
Please refer to the AAT website for information about temporary changes in place to respond to the impact of
COVID-19 on services, including special measures practice directions: http://www.aat.gov.au/impact-of-
coronavirus-covid-19-on-our-services
This message and any attachments may contain confidential or legally privileged information. If the message
was sent to you by mistake, please delete all copies and notify the AAT by return email. Any review,
retransmission, dissemination or other use of this information by persons or entities other than the intended
recipient is prohibited and may attract criminal penalties.
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of
country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, waters
and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and elders past and present.
IMPORTANT:
Please refer to the AAT website for information about temporary changes in place to respond to the impact of
COVID-19 on services, including special measures practice directions: http://www.aat.gov.au/impact-of-
coronavirus-covid-19-on-our-services
This message and any attachments may contain confidential or legally privileged information. If the message
was sent to you by mistake, please delete all copies and notify the AAT by return email. Any review,
Attorney-General's Department documents released under FOI21/196
Page 49 of 100
Document 23 - Page 5 of 5
retransmission, dissemination or other use of this information by persons or entities other than the intended
recipient is prohibited and may attract criminal penalties.
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of
country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, waters
and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and elders past and present.
IMPORTANT:
Please refer to the AAT website for information about temporary changes in place to respond to the impact of
COVID-19 on services, including special measures practice directions: http://www.aat.gov.au/impact-of-
coronavirus-covid-19-on-our-services
This message and any attachments may contain confidential or legally privileged information. If the message
was sent to you by mistake, please delete all copies and notify the AAT by return email. Any review,
retransmission, dissemination or other use of this information by persons or entities other than the intended
recipient is prohibited and may attract criminal penalties.
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Document 24 - Page 1 of 2
From:
Catt, Antony
To:
s 22(1)
Cc:
s 22(1)
Subject:
FW: FOI matters over the next couple of days [SEC=OFFICIAL]
Date:
Tuesday, 15 June 2021 1:59:24 PM
Attachments:
AAT FOI ref 20210062 - consultation request - Response due midday Tuesday 15 June 2021
SECOFFICIAL.msg
OFFICIAL
Hi s 22(1)
This is all it was. I’ve deleted the attached email that isn’t relevant to you.
Let’s reconvene at 4.00-ish.
Ant
Antony Catt: s 22(1)
OFFICIAL
From: Catt, Antony
Sent: Tuesday, 15 June 2021 9:56 AM
To: s 22(1)
Cc: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>; AGO DLO s 22(1)
>; Sheehan, Anne
s 47E(d)
; s 22(1)
Subject: FOI matters over the next couple of days [SEC=OFFICIAL]
OFFICIAL
Hi s 22(1) and s 22(1)
I’m writing to touch base on a couple of FOI matters you’re aware that need to be dealt with
over the next two days.
s 22(1)
s
: you were going to come back to me with an email regarding possible consultation with the
22(1)
Porter office re the AAT’s request (2nd attachment to this email). I have not contacted the AAT
requesting an extension yet but will do so in the next half-an-hour if I don’t hear from you.
Thanks both
Ant
Antony Catt
Director
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Document 24 - Page 2 of 2
Freedom of Information and Privacy Section
Meeting of Attorneys-General Secretariat
A/g Director: Cabinet, Legislation and Estimates Section
Attorney-General’s Department
3-5 National Circuit | BARTON ACT 2600
Ph: s 22(1)
| Mb: s 22(1)
s 22(1)
OFFICIAL
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Page 52 of 100
Document 25 - Page 1 of 3
From:
Catt, Antony
To:
s 22(1)
Cc:
s 22(1)
Subject:
RE: FOI matters over the next couple of days [SEC=OFFICIAL]
Date:
Wednesday, 16 June 2021 3:44:25 PM
OFFICIAL
No worries
Nor have I…
Antony Catt: s 22(1)
OFFICIAL
From: s 22(1)
Sent: Wednesday, 16 June 2021 3:44 PM
To: Catt, Antony s 22(1)
>
Subject: Re: FOI matters over the next couple of days [SEC=OFFICIAL]
Hi Ant - sorry, I’m running a bit late at the doctors, so will be back closer to 4.30pm. I
haven’t heard anything from s 22(1)
as yet.
OFFICIAL
From: "Catt, Antony" s 22(1)
>
Date: Wednesday, 16 June 2021 at 1:25:45 pm
To: "s 22(1)
>
Cc: "FOI Requests" <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>, "Sheehan, Anne" <s 47E(d)
>,
s 22(1)
Subject: FW: FOI matters over the next couple of days [SEC=OFFICIAL]
OFFICIAL
Hi s 22(1)
s 22(1)
and I just tried ringing s
again but he wasn’t available. Let’s touch base about next
22(1)
steps when you’re back from lunch.
Thanks
Ant
Antony Catt: s 22(1)
OFFICIAL
From: s 22(1)
Sent: Wednesday, 16 June 2021 8:06 AM
To: Catt, Antony <s 22(1)
Cc: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>; AGO DLO <s 22(1)
>; Sheehan, Anne
Attorney-General's Department documents released under FOI21/196
Page 53 of 100
Document 25 - Page 2 of 3
s 47E(d)
>; s 22(1)
Subject: RE: FOI matters over the next couple of days [SEC=OFFICIAL]
OFFICIAL
Thanks, Antony
OFFICIAL
From: Catt, Antony
Sent: Tuesday, 15 June 2021 6:47 PM
To: s 22(1)
Cc: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>; AGO DLO <s 22(1)
>; Sheehan, Anne
<s 47E(d)
>; s 22(1)
Subject: RE: FOI matters over the next couple of days [SEC=OFFICIAL]
OFFICIAL
Thanks s 22(1)
s 22(1)
may have given you the rundown, but we have an extension from the AAT until COB
tomorrow.
Antony
Antony Catt: s 22(1)
OFFICIAL
From: s 22(1)
Sent: Tuesday, 15 June 2021 6:42 PM
To: Catt, Antony <s 22(1)
>
Cc: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>; AGO DLO <s 22(1)
>; Sheehan, Anne
s 47E(d)
>; s 22(1)
Subject: RE: FOI matters over the next couple of days [SEC=OFFICIAL]
OFFICIAL
Thanks, Anthony – yes please. Sorry for the delay.
OFFICIAL
From: Catt, Antony
Sent: Tuesday, 15 June 2021 9:56 AM
To: s 22(1)
>
Cc: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>; AGO DLO s 22(1)
>; Sheehan, Anne
s 47E(d)
>; s 22(1)
Subject: FOI matters over the next couple of days [SEC=OFFICIAL]
OFFICIAL
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Page 54 of 100
Document 25 - Page 3 of 3
Hi s 22(1) and s 22(1)
I’m writing to touch base on a couple of FOI matters you’re aware that need to be dealt with
over the next two days.
s 22(1)
s
: you were going to come back to me with an email regarding possible consultation with the
22(1)
Porter office re the AAT’s request (2nd attachment to this email). I have not contacted the AAT
requesting an extension yet but will do so in the next half-an-hour if I don’t hear from you.
Thanks both
Ant
Antony Catt
Director
Freedom of Information and Privacy Section
Meeting of Attorneys-General Secretariat
A/g Director: Cabinet, Legislation and Estimates Section
Attorney-General’s Department
3-5 National Circuit | BARTON ACT 2600
Ph: s 22(1)
| Mb: s 22(1)
s 22(1)
OFFICIAL
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Page 55 of 100
Document 26 - Page 1 of 7
From:
Catt, Antony
To:
FOI Requests
Subject:
CM: RE: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
Date:
Wednesday, 16 June 2021 4:33:55 PM
OFFICIAL
Thanks s 22(1) : changes in blue as discussed. Let’s see if we can catch s 22(1)
before
sending.
Antony Catt: s 22(1)
OFFICIAL
From: FOI Requests
Sent: Wednesday, 16 June 2021 4:28 PM
To: Catt, Antony s 22(1)
>
Subject: FW: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
OFFICIAL
OFFICIAL
From: FOI Requests
Sent: Wednesday, 16 June 2021 1:57 PM
To: Catt, Antony <s 22(1)
>
Cc: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>
Subject: RE: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
OFFICIALOFFICIAL
Hi Ant
Draft AAT response below for your approval please.
Thanks s 22(1)
…….
Dear s 22(1)
Thank you for consulting with the Attorney-General’s department (the department) on the
attached document requested under the Freedom of Information Act 1982.
The department requests the redaction of the following non-SES staff names and contact details
under section 22 (irrelevant material), or alternatively under section 47F should the applicant
advise that staff names and contact details are relevant to the request:
· s 22(1)
·
·
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Document 26 - Page 2 of 7
· s 22(1)
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
· s 47F(1)
· s 22(1)
·
The department’s internal process is to redact non-SES staff names and contact details, and our
preference is for both first name, surname and contact details to be redacted in full on the basis
that the staff members are non-SES or no longer work in the portfolio.
In addition, the department seeks to redact Helen Daniels (SES) signature under section 47F and
contact details under section 47E(d). I note that the department has established channels of
communication through which members of the community and the media may submit enquiries
and feedback.
The department’s suggested redactions have been marked up within the attached document.
We would be grateful if you could please notify the department of the decision maker’s views in
relation to these submissions.
Please note the Attorney-General’s Office may (if it hasn’t already) contact you directly in regard
to its comments on the document package.
Feel free to contact me on s 22(1)
or Antony Catt on s 22(1)
should you have any
questions.
Regards
s 22(1)
FOI Case Officer
Freedom of Information and Privacy Section | Strategy and Governance Branch
Attorney-General’s Department
T: s 22(1)
| E: xxx@xx.xxx.xx
From: FOI [mailto:xxx@xxx.xxx.xx]
Sent: Tuesday, 15 June 2021 12:52 PM
To: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>
Attorney-General's Department documents released under FOI21/196
Page 57 of 100
Document 26 - Page 3 of 7
Document 26 - Page 4 of 7
From: FOI [mailto:xxx@xxx.xxx.xx]
Sent: Tuesday, 8 June 2021 10:53 AM
To: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>
Subject: RE: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organisation. Do not follow guidance, click links, or
open attachments unless you recognise the sender and know the content is safe.
Dear s 22(1) ,
My apologies, I completely forgot about the public holiday! Yes, Tuesday 15 June 2021
will be fine.
Thank you.
Kind regards,
s 22(1)
s 22(1)
Policy Officer
Administrative Appeals Tribunal
Principal Registry, Sydney
Legal & Policy
T: s 22(1)
E: xxx@xxx.xxx.xx
www.aat.gov.au
From: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>
Sent: Tuesday, 8 June 2021 10:05 AM
To: FOI <xxx@xxx.xxx.xx>
Cc: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>
Subject: RE: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
EXTERNAL EMAIL
"Do not click any links or open any attachments unless you trust the sender, are expecting this
email and know the content is safe.”
OFFICIAL
Good morning s 22(1)
Since Monday is a public holiday, would it be possible to respond by COB Tuesday 15 June 2021
instead?
Regards
s 22(1)
FOI Case Officer
Freedom of Information and Privacy Section | Strategy and Governance Branch
Attorney-General's Department documents released under FOI21/196
Page 59 of 100
Document 26 - Page 5 of 7
Attorney-General’s Department
T: s 22(1)
| E: xxx@xx.xxx.xx
OFFICIAL
From: Catt, Antony
Sent: Monday, 7 June 2021 5:26 PM
To: FOI <xxx@xxx.xxx.xx>
Cc: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>
Subject: RE: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
OFFICIAL
Hi s 22(1)
Thanks for this: we’ll get back to you by the 14th.
Regards
Antony Catt: s 22(1)
OFFICIAL
From: FOI [mailto:xxx@xxx.xxx.xx]
Sent: Monday, 7 June 2021 5:03 PM
To: Catt, Antony s 22(1)
>
Cc: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>; FOI <xxx@xxx.xxx.xx>
Subject: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organisation. Do not follow guidance, click links, or
open attachments unless you recognise the sender and know the content is safe.
OFFICIAL
Dear Mr Catt,
Please find attached an FOI consultation letter about an FOI request received by the
AAT and documents in scope, regarding which your office may wish to comment.
Unfortunately we are working to a tight deadline (request is due on 18 June 2021) and
therefore would be grateful for your comments by COB Monday 14 June 2021. My
apologies for the tight timeframe.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Thank you.
Kind regards,
s 22(1)
Policy Officer
Administrative Appeals Tribunal
Principal Registry, Sydney
Attorney-General's Department documents released under FOI21/196
Page 60 of 100
Document 26 - Page 6 of 7
Legal & Policy
T: s 22(1)
E: xxx@xxx.xxx.xx
www.aat.gov.au
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of
country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, waters
and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and elders past and present.
IMPORTANT:
Please refer to the AAT website for information about temporary changes in place to respond to the impact of
COVID-19 on services, including special measures practice directions: http://www.aat.gov.au/impact-of-
coronavirus-covid-19-on-our-services
This message and any attachments may contain confidential or legally privileged information. If the message
was sent to you by mistake, please delete all copies and notify the AAT by return email. Any review,
retransmission, dissemination or other use of this information by persons or entities other than the intended
recipient is prohibited and may attract criminal penalties.
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of
country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, waters
and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and elders past and present.
IMPORTANT:
Please refer to the AAT website for information about temporary changes in place to respond to the impact of
COVID-19 on services, including special measures practice directions: http://www.aat.gov.au/impact-of-
coronavirus-covid-19-on-our-services
This message and any attachments may contain confidential or legally privileged information. If the message
was sent to you by mistake, please delete all copies and notify the AAT by return email. Any review,
retransmission, dissemination or other use of this information by persons or entities other than the intended
recipient is prohibited and may attract criminal penalties.
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of
country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, waters
and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and elders past and present.
IMPORTANT:
Attorney-General's Department documents released under FOI21/196
Page 61 of 100
Document 26 - Page 7 of 7
Please refer to the AAT website for information about temporary changes in place to respond to the impact of
COVID-19 on services, including special measures practice directions: http://www.aat.gov.au/impact-of-
coronavirus-covid-19-on-our-services
This message and any attachments may contain confidential or legally privileged information. If the message
was sent to you by mistake, please delete all copies and notify the AAT by return email. Any review,
retransmission, dissemination or other use of this information by persons or entities other than the intended
recipient is prohibited and may attract criminal penalties.
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Page 62 of 100
Document 27 - Page 1 of 8
From:
Catt, Antony
To:
FOI; FOI Requests
Cc:
s 22(1)
Subject:
CM: RE: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
Date:
Thursday, 17 June 2021 11:53:36 AM
Cheers, thanks s 22(1)
Antony Catt: s 22(1)
From: FOI [mailto:xxx@xxx.xxx.xx]
Sent: Thursday, 17 June 2021 10:58 AM
To: Catt, Antony s 22(1)
>; FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>
Cc: s 22(1)
>
Subject: RE: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organisation. Do not follow guidance, click links, or
open attachments unless you recognise the sender and know the content is safe.
OFFICIAL
Hi Antony,
Yes, that’s correct – we’re aiming for our decision and the relevant documents to be
released tomorrow.
Kind regards,
s 22(1)
From: Catt, Antony s 22(1)
>
Sent: Thursday, 17 June 2021 10:55 AM
To: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>; FOI <xxx@xxx.xxx.xx>
Cc: s 22(1)
Subject: RE: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
EXTERNAL EMAIL
"Do not click any links or open any attachments unless you trust the sender, are expecting this
email and know the content is safe.”
Hi s 22(1)
Sorry, one more question: I take it you’re still aiming to release the documents to the applicant
tomorrow. Is that the case?
Thanks!
Antony
Antony Catt: s 22(1)
From: Catt, Antony
Sent: Thursday, 17 June 2021 10:12 AM
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Document 27 - Page 2 of 8
To: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>; FOI <xxx@xxx.xxx.xx>
Cc: s 22(1)
>
Subject: RE: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
Hi s 22(1)
I just tried to give you a call to have a quick chat about our consult. Could you please give me a
call back when you have a chance?
Many thanks
Antony Catt
Director
Freedom of Information and Privacy Section
Meeting of Attorneys-General Secretariat
A/g Director: Cabinet, Legislation and Estimates Section
Attorney-General’s Department
3-5 National Circuit | BARTON ACT 2600
Ph: s 22(1)
| Mb: s 22(1)
s 22(1)
From: FOI Requests
Sent: Wednesday, 16 June 2021 5:02 PM
To: FOI <xxx@xxx.xxx.xx>
Cc: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>; Catt, Antony <s 22(1)
>
Subject: RE: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
OFFICIAL
Dear s 22(1)
Thank you for consulting with the Attorney-General’s department (the department) on the
attached document requested under the Freedom of Information Act 1982.
The department requests the redaction of the following non-SES staff names and contact details
under section 22 (irrelevant material), or alternatively under section 47F should the applicant
advise that staff names and contact details are relevant to the request:
s 22(1)
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Page 64 of 100
Document 27 - Page 3 of 8
s 22(1)
s 47F(1)
s 22(1)
The department’s internal process is to redact non-SES staff names and contact details, and our
preference is for both first name, surname and contact details to be redacted in full on the basis
that the staff members are non-SES or no longer work in the portfolio.
In addition, the department seeks to redact Helen Daniels (SES) signature under section 47F and
contact details under section 47E(d). I note that the department has established channels of
communication through which members of the community and the media may submit enquiries
and feedback.
The department’s suggested redactions have been marked up within the attached document.
We would be grateful if you could please notify the department of the decision maker’s views in
relation to these submissions.
Please note the Attorney-General’s Office may (if it hasn’t already) contact you directly in regard
to its comments on the document package.
Feel free to contact me on s 22(1)
or Antony Catt on s 22(1)
should you have any
questions.
Regards
s 22(1)
FOI Case Officer
Freedom of Information and Privacy Section | Strategy and Governance Branch
Attorney-General’s Department
T: s 22(1)
| E: xxx@xx.xxx.xx
OFFICIAL
From: FOI [mailto:xxx@xxx.xxx.xx]
Sent: Tuesday, 15 June 2021 12:52 PM
To: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>
Cc: FOI <xxx@xxx.xxx.xx>
Subject: CM: RE: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organisation. Do not follow guidance, click links, or
open attachments unless you recognise the sender and know the content is safe.
OFFICIAL
Dear s 22(1) ,
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Page 65 of 100
Document 27 - Page 4 of 8
Document 27 - Page 5 of 8
My apologies, I completely forgot about the public holiday! Yes, Tuesday 15 June 2021
will be fine.
Thank you.
Kind regards,
s 22(1)
s 22(1)
Policy Officer
Administrative Appeals Tribunal
Principal Registry, Sydney
Legal & Policy
T: s 22(1)
E: xxx@xxx.xxx.xx
www.aat.gov.au
From: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>
Sent: Tuesday, 8 June 2021 10:05 AM
To: FOI <xxx@xxx.xxx.xx>
Cc: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>
Subject: RE: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
EXTERNAL EMAIL
"Do not click any links or open any attachments unless you trust the sender, are expecting this
email and know the content is safe.”
OFFICIAL
Good morning s 22(1)
Since Monday is a public holiday, would it be possible to respond by COB Tuesday 15 June 2021
instead?
Regards
s 22(1)
FOI Case Officer
Freedom of Information and Privacy Section | Strategy and Governance Branch
Attorney-General’s Department
T: s 22(1)
| E: xxx@xx.xxx.xx
OFFICIAL
From: Catt, Antony
Sent: Monday, 7 June 2021 5:26 PM
To: FOI <xxx@xxx.xxx.xx>
Cc: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>
Subject: RE: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
Attorney-General's Department documents released under FOI21/196
Page 67 of 100
Document 27 - Page 6 of 8
OFFICIAL
Hi s 22(1)
Thanks for this: we’ll get back to you by the 14th.
Regards
Antony Catt: s 22(1)
OFFICIAL
From: FOI [mailto:xxx@xxx.xxx.xx]
Sent: Monday, 7 June 2021 5:03 PM
To: Catt, Antony <s 22(1)
>
Cc: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>; FOI <xxx@xxx.xxx.xx>
Subject: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organisation. Do not follow guidance, click links, or
open attachments unless you recognise the sender and know the content is safe.
OFFICIAL
Dear Mr Catt,
Please find attached an FOI consultation letter about an FOI request received by the
AAT and documents in scope, regarding which your office may wish to comment.
Unfortunately we are working to a tight deadline (request is due on 18 June 2021) and
therefore would be grateful for your comments by COB Monday 14 June 2021. My
apologies for the tight timeframe.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Thank you.
Kind regards,
s 22(1)
Policy Officer
Administrative Appeals Tribunal
Principal Registry, Sydney
Legal & Policy
T: s 22(1)
E: xxx@xxx.xxx.xx
www.aat.gov.au
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of
country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, waters
Attorney-General's Department documents released under FOI21/196
Page 68 of 100
Document 27 - Page 7 of 8
and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and elders past and present.
IMPORTANT:
Please refer to the AAT website for information about temporary changes in place to respond to the impact of
COVID-19 on services, including special measures practice directions: http://www.aat.gov.au/impact-of-
coronavirus-covid-19-on-our-services
This message and any attachments may contain confidential or legally privileged information. If the message
was sent to you by mistake, please delete all copies and notify the AAT by return email. Any review,
retransmission, dissemination or other use of this information by persons or entities other than the intended
recipient is prohibited and may attract criminal penalties.
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of
country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, waters
and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and elders past and present.
IMPORTANT:
Please refer to the AAT website for information about temporary changes in place to respond to the impact of
COVID-19 on services, including special measures practice directions: http://www.aat.gov.au/impact-of-
coronavirus-covid-19-on-our-services
This message and any attachments may contain confidential or legally privileged information. If the message
was sent to you by mistake, please delete all copies and notify the AAT by return email. Any review,
retransmission, dissemination or other use of this information by persons or entities other than the intended
recipient is prohibited and may attract criminal penalties.
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of
country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, waters
and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and elders past and present.
IMPORTANT:
Please refer to the AAT website for information about temporary changes in place to respond to the impact of
COVID-19 on services, including special measures practice directions: http://www.aat.gov.au/impact-of-
coronavirus-covid-19-on-our-services
This message and any attachments may contain confidential or legally privileged information. If the message
was sent to you by mistake, please delete all copies and notify the AAT by return email. Any review,
retransmission, dissemination or other use of this information by persons or entities other than the intended
recipient is prohibited and may attract criminal penalties.
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Page 69 of 100
Document 27 - Page 8 of 8
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of
country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, waters
and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and elders past and present.
IMPORTANT:
Please refer to the AAT website for information about temporary changes in place to respond to the impact of
COVID-19 on services, including special measures practice directions: http://www.aat.gov.au/impact-of-
coronavirus-covid-19-on-our-services
This message and any attachments may contain confidential or legally privileged information. If the message
was sent to you by mistake, please delete all copies and notify the AAT by return email. Any review,
retransmission, dissemination or other use of this information by persons or entities other than the intended
recipient is prohibited and may attract criminal penalties.
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Document 28 - Page 1 of 8
Document 28 - Page 2 of 8
Document 28 - Page 3 of 8
When I spoke to s 22(1) briefly about this yesterday she suggested you may have gone directly
to the AAT with comments, which we have noted below. If not, please don’t hesitate to do so
exclusive of us.
Regards
Antony Catt: s 22(1)
OFFICIAL
From: FOI Requests
Sent: Wednesday, 16 June 2021 5:02 PM
To: FOI <xxx@xxx.xxx.xx>
Cc: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>; Catt, Antony <s 22(1)
>
Subject: RE: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
OFFICIAL
Dear s 22(1)
Thank you for consulting with the Attorney-General’s department (the department) on the
attached document requested under the Freedom of Information Act 1982.
The department requests the redaction of the following non-SES staff names and contact details
under section 22 (irrelevant material), or alternatively under section 47F should the applicant
advise that staff names and contact details are relevant to the request:
· s 22(1)
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
· s 47F(1)
· s 22(1)
·
The department’s internal process is to redact non-SES staff names and contact details, and our
preference is for both first name, surname and contact details to be redacted in full on the basis
that the staff members are non-SES or no longer work in the portfolio.
In addition, the department seeks to redact Helen Daniels (SES) signature under section 47F and
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Document 28 - Page 4 of 8
Document 28 - Page 5 of 8
www.aat.gov.au
From: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>
Sent: Tuesday, 15 June 2021 12:36 PM
To: FOI <xxx@xxx.xxx.xx>
Cc: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>
Subject: RE: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
EXTERNAL EMAIL
"Do not click any links or open any attachments unless you trust the sender, are expecting this
email and know the content is safe.”
OFFICIAL
Dear s 22(1)
We are still consulting with the relevant line areas, as well as the Attorney-General’s Office and
would be grateful for an extension to respond by COB Wednesday 16 June 2021 if possible?
Regards
s 22(1)
FOI Case Officer
Freedom of Information and Privacy Section | Strategy and Governance Branch
Attorney-General’s Department
T: s 22(1)
| E: xxx@xx.xxx.xx
OFFICIAL
From: FOI [mailto:xxx@xxx.xxx.xx]
Sent: Tuesday, 8 June 2021 10:53 AM
To: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>
Subject: RE: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organisation. Do not follow guidance, click links, or
open attachments unless you recognise the sender and know the content is safe.
Dear s 22(1) ,
My apologies, I completely forgot about the public holiday! Yes, Tuesday 15 June 2021
will be fine.
Thank you.
Kind regards,
s 22(1)
s 22(1)
Policy Officer
Administrative Appeals Tribunal
Principal Registry, Sydney
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Document 28 - Page 6 of 8
Legal & Policy
T: s 22(1)
E: xxx@xxx.xxx.xx
www.aat.gov.au
From: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>
Sent: Tuesday, 8 June 2021 10:05 AM
To: FOI <xxx@xxx.xxx.xx>
Cc: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>
Subject: RE: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
EXTERNAL EMAIL
"Do not click any links or open any attachments unless you trust the sender, are expecting this
email and know the content is safe.”
OFFICIAL
Good morning s 22(1)
Since Monday is a public holiday, would it be possible to respond by COB Tuesday 15 June 2021
instead?
Regards
s 22(1)
FOI Case Officer
Freedom of Information and Privacy Section | Strategy and Governance Branch
Attorney-General’s Department
T: s 22(1)
| E: xxx@xx.xxx.xx
OFFICIAL
From: Catt, Antony
Sent: Monday, 7 June 2021 5:26 PM
To: FOI <xxx@xxx.xxx.xx>
Cc: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>
Subject: RE: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
OFFICIAL
Hi s 22(1)
Thanks for this: we’ll get back to you by the 14th.
Regards
Antony Catt: s 22(1)
OFFICIAL
From: FOI [mailto:xxx@xxx.xxx.xx]
Sent: Monday, 7 June 2021 5:03 PM
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Page 76 of 100
Document 28 - Page 7 of 8
To: Catt, Antony <s 22(1)
>
Cc: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>; FOI <xxx@xxx.xxx.xx>
Subject: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organisation. Do not follow guidance, click links, or
open attachments unless you recognise the sender and know the content is safe.
OFFICIAL
Dear Mr Catt,
Please find attached an FOI consultation letter about an FOI request received by the
AAT and documents in scope, regarding which your office may wish to comment.
Unfortunately we are working to a tight deadline (request is due on 18 June 2021) and
therefore would be grateful for your comments by COB Monday 14 June 2021. My
apologies for the tight timeframe.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Thank you.
Kind regards,
s 22(1)
Policy Officer
Administrative Appeals Tribunal
Principal Registry, Sydney
Legal & Policy
T: s 22(1)
E: xxx@xxx.xxx.xx
www.aat.gov.au
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of
country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, waters
and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and elders past and present.
IMPORTANT:
Please refer to the AAT website for information about temporary changes in place to respond to the impact of
COVID-19 on services, including special measures practice directions: http://www.aat.gov.au/impact-of-
coronavirus-covid-19-on-our-services
This message and any attachments may contain confidential or legally privileged information. If the message
was sent to you by mistake, please delete all copies and notify the AAT by return email. Any review,
retransmission, dissemination or other use of this information by persons or entities other than the intended
recipient is prohibited and may attract criminal penalties.
Attorney-General's Department documents released under FOI21/196
Page 77 of 100
Document 28 - Page 8 of 8
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of
country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, waters
and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and elders past and present.
IMPORTANT:
Please refer to the AAT website for information about temporary changes in place to respond to the impact of
COVID-19 on services, including special measures practice directions: http://www.aat.gov.au/impact-of-
coronavirus-covid-19-on-our-services
This message and any attachments may contain confidential or legally privileged information. If the message
was sent to you by mistake, please delete all copies and notify the AAT by return email. Any review,
retransmission, dissemination or other use of this information by persons or entities other than the intended
recipient is prohibited and may attract criminal penalties.
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of
country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, waters
and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and elders past and present.
IMPORTANT:
Please refer to the AAT website for information about temporary changes in place to respond to the impact of
COVID-19 on services, including special measures practice directions: http://www.aat.gov.au/impact-of-
coronavirus-covid-19-on-our-services
This message and any attachments may contain confidential or legally privileged information. If the message
was sent to you by mistake, please delete all copies and notify the AAT by return email. Any review,
retransmission, dissemination or other use of this information by persons or entities other than the intended
recipient is prohibited and may attract criminal penalties.
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Page 78 of 100
Document 29 - Page 1 of 10
From:
s 22(1)
To:
Smrdel, Albin
Cc:
s 22(1)
Subject:
RE: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
Date:
Friday, 18 June 2021 3:07:35 PM
Attachments:
RE FOI ref 20210062 - Further FOI Consultation Request SECOFFICIAL.msg
OFFICIAL
Hi Albin
Confirming that the AAT’s deadline to respond to the FOI request is today.
The AGO were sent the FOI for consultation by our FOI area on 9 June 2021. Further history is in
the attached email.
Thanks
s 22(1)
OFFICIAL
From: Smrdel, Albin
Sent: Friday, 18 June 2021 1:56 PM
To: s 22(1)
Cc: s 22(1)
Subject: RE: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
OFFICIAL
Hi s 22(1)
Thanks for this. Is it the case that 18 June is also the AAT’s deadline to respond, not just
AGO/AGD back to the AAT pls? Yet they are still ‘considering’?
Thanks
Albin
OFFICIAL
From: s 22(1)
Sent: Friday, 18 June 2021 1:00 PM
To: Smrdel, Albin <s 47E(d)
>
Cc: s 22(1)
Subject: FW: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
OFFICIAL
Hi Albin
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Page 79 of 100
Document 29 - Page 2 of 10
For your awareness, the AGO is being consulted on the FOI request which relates to ‘comments
and suggestions’ made by the AGO on AAT QoNs.
A response to the FOI request is due today, and we are waiting for the AGO to get back to us or
the AAT directly with their views. As noted in Ant Catt’s email below, the AAT advised that it is
considering the application of the deliberative processes exemption to the document package,
particularly for material in tracked changes.
There is a not small risk that the AGO will not respond in time, although s 22(1)
is aware
that the request must be responded to today in accordance with statutory timeframes. Ant Catt
and myself have being chasing the AGO up over the past week trying to gauge their views.
If you need anything further from us please let me know.
Thanks
s 22(1)
OFFICIAL
From: s 22(1)
Sent: Friday, 18 June 2021 11:35 AM
To: Catt, Antony <s 22(1)
>
Cc: s 22(1)
>; AGO DLO <s 22(1)
>; Sheehan, Anne
s 47E(d)
>; FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>; s 22(1)
Subject: RE: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
OFFICIAL
Thanks, Antony
OFFICIAL
From: Catt, Antony
Sent: Thursday, 17 June 2021 11:58 AM
To: s 22(1)
Cc: s 22(1)
>; AGO DLO <s 22(1)
>; Sheehan, Anne
<s 47E(d)
>; FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>; s 22(1)
>
Subject: RE: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
Hi again s 22(1)
I’ve spoken to the FOI contact at the AAT. The AAT advised that it is considering the application
of the deliberative processes exemption to the document package, particularly for material in
tracked changes. The AAT also confirmed it is aiming to finalise the decision tomorrow, being the
due date.
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Document 29 - Page 3 of 10
I think you’d already have this, but the AAT contact I spoke to is below if you want to reach out
directly. I understand s 22(1)
is also considering the document package in advance of it
being provided to the decision maker.
Regards
s 22(1)
Policy Officer
Administrative Appeals Tribunal
Principal Registry, Sydney
Legal & Policy
T: s 22(1)
E: xxx@xxx.xxx.xx
From: s 22(1)
Sent: Thursday, 17 June 2021 10:44 AM
To: Catt, Antony <s 22(1)
>
Cc: s 22(1)
>; AGO DLO <s 22(1)
>; Sheehan, Anne
s 47E(d)
; FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>; s 22(1)
Subject: RE: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
OFFICIAL
Thanks, Antony
OFFICIAL
From: Catt, Antony
Sent: Thursday, 17 June 2021 10:23 AM
To: s 22(1)
>
Cc: s 22(1)
AGO DLO <s 22(1)
>; Sheehan, Anne
<s 47E(d)
>; FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>; s 22(1)
>
Subject: RE: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
Thanks s 22(1)
s 22(1)
and I tried to ring the AAT this morning and have asked for a call back. We’ll come back
to you.
Antony
Antony Catt: s 22(1)
From: s 22(1)
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Document 29 - Page 4 of 10
Sent: Thursday, 17 June 2021 10:19 AM
To: Catt, Antony s 22(1)
>
Cc: s 22(1)
>; AGO DLO <s 22(1)
>; Sheehan, Anne
s 47E(d)
>; FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>; s 22(1)
Subject: RE: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
OFFICIAL
Thanks, Anthony. As discussed with s 22(1) last night, we’ve been swamped and unable to
revert. Should be able to do so tomorrow, if ok.
OFFICIAL
From: Catt, Antony
Sent: Wednesday, 16 June 2021 5:19 PM
To: s 22(1)
Cc: s 22(1)
>; AGO DLO <s 22(1)
>; Sheehan, Anne
s 47E(d)
>; FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>; s 22(1)
Subject: FW: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
OFFICIAL
Hi s 22(1)
Please see attached and below for the department’s limited comments on the AAT’s
consultation. s 22(1) and I tried to catch you today about this matter.
When I spoke to s 22(1) briefly about this yesterday she suggested you may have gone directly
to the AAT with comments, which we have noted below. If not, please don’t hesitate to do so
exclusive of us.
Regards
Antony Catt: s 22(1)
OFFICIAL
From: FOI Requests
Sent: Wednesday, 16 June 2021 5:02 PM
To: FOI <xxx@xxx.xxx.xx>
Cc: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>; Catt, Antony <s 22(1)
>
Subject: RE: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
OFFICIAL
Dear s 22(1)
Thank you for consulting with the Attorney-General’s department (the department) on the
attached document requested under the Freedom of Information Act 1982.
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Page 82 of 100
Document 29 - Page 5 of 10
The department requests the redaction of the following non-SES staff names and contact details
under section 22 (irrelevant material), or alternatively under section 47F should the applicant
advise that staff names and contact details are relevant to the request:
· s 22(1)
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
· s 47F(1)
· s 22(1)
·
The department’s internal process is to redact non-SES staff names and contact details, and our
preference is for both first name, surname and contact details to be redacted in full on the basis
that the staff members are non-SES or no longer work in the portfolio.
In addition, the department seeks to redact Helen Daniels (SES) signature under section 47F and
contact details under section 47E(d). I note that the department has established channels of
communication through which members of the community and the media may submit enquiries
and feedback.
The department’s suggested redactions have been marked up within the attached document.
We would be grateful if you could please notify the department of the decision maker’s views in
relation to these submissions.
Please note the Attorney-General’s Office may (if it hasn’t already) contact you directly in regard
to its comments on the document package.
Feel free to contact me on s 22(1)
or Antony Catt on s 22(1)
should you have any
questions.
Regards
s 22(1)
FOI Case Officer
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Document 29 - Page 6 of 10
Document 29 - Page 7 of 10
s 22(1)
FOI Case Officer
Freedom of Information and Privacy Section | Strategy and Governance Branch
Attorney-General’s Department
T: s 22(1)
| E: xxx@xx.xxx.xx
OFFICIAL
From: FOI [mailto:xxx@xxx.xxx.xx]
Sent: Tuesday, 8 June 2021 10:53 AM
To: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>
Subject: RE: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organisation. Do not follow guidance, click links, or
open attachments unless you recognise the sender and know the content is safe.
Dear s 22(1) ,
My apologies, I completely forgot about the public holiday! Yes, Tuesday 15 June 2021
will be fine.
Thank you.
Kind regards,
s 22(1)
s 22(1)
Policy Officer
Administrative Appeals Tribunal
Principal Registry, Sydney
Legal & Policy
T: s 22(1)
E: xxx@xxx.xxx.xx
www.aat.gov.au
From: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>
Sent: Tuesday, 8 June 2021 10:05 AM
To: FOI <xxx@xxx.xxx.xx>
Cc: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>
Subject: RE: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
EXTERNAL EMAIL
"Do not click any links or open any attachments unless you trust the sender, are expecting this
email and know the content is safe.”
OFFICIAL
Good morning s 22(1)
Since Monday is a public holiday, would it be possible to respond by COB Tuesday 15 June 2021
instead?
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Document 29 - Page 8 of 10
Regards
s 22(1)
FOI Case Officer
Freedom of Information and Privacy Section | Strategy and Governance Branch
Attorney-General’s Department
T: s 22(1)
| E: xxx@xx.xxx.xx
OFFICIAL
From: Catt, Antony
Sent: Monday, 7 June 2021 5:26 PM
To: FOI <xxx@xxx.xxx.xx>
Cc: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>
Subject: RE: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
OFFICIAL
Hi s 22(1)
Thanks for this: we’ll get back to you by the 14th.
Regards
Antony Catt: s 22(1)
OFFICIAL
From: FOI [mailto:xxx@xxx.xxx.xx]
Sent: Monday, 7 June 2021 5:03 PM
To: Catt, Antony s 22(1)
>
Cc: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>; FOI <xxx@xxx.xxx.xx>
Subject: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organisation. Do not follow guidance, click links, or
open attachments unless you recognise the sender and know the content is safe.
OFFICIAL
Dear Mr Catt,
Please find attached an FOI consultation letter about an FOI request received by the
AAT and documents in scope, regarding which your office may wish to comment.
Unfortunately we are working to a tight deadline (request is due on 18 June 2021) and
therefore would be grateful for your comments by COB Monday 14 June 2021. My
apologies for the tight timeframe.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Thank you.
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Page 86 of 100
Document 29 - Page 9 of 10
Kind regards,
s 22(1)
Policy Officer
Administrative Appeals Tribunal
Principal Registry, Sydney
Legal & Policy
T: s 22(1)
E: xxx@xxx.xxx.xx
www.aat.gov.au
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of
country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, waters
and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and elders past and present.
IMPORTANT:
Please refer to the AAT website for information about temporary changes in place to respond to the impact of
COVID-19 on services, including special measures practice directions: http://www.aat.gov.au/impact-of-
coronavirus-covid-19-on-our-services
This message and any attachments may contain confidential or legally privileged information. If the message
was sent to you by mistake, please delete all copies and notify the AAT by return email. Any review,
retransmission, dissemination or other use of this information by persons or entities other than the intended
recipient is prohibited and may attract criminal penalties.
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of
country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, waters
and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and elders past and present.
IMPORTANT:
Please refer to the AAT website for information about temporary changes in place to respond to the impact of
COVID-19 on services, including special measures practice directions: http://www.aat.gov.au/impact-of-
coronavirus-covid-19-on-our-services
This message and any attachments may contain confidential or legally privileged information. If the message
was sent to you by mistake, please delete all copies and notify the AAT by return email. Any review,
retransmission, dissemination or other use of this information by persons or entities other than the intended
recipient is prohibited and may attract criminal penalties.
Attorney-General's Department documents released under FOI21/196
Page 87 of 100
Document 29 - Page 10 of 10
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of
country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, waters
and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and elders past and present.
IMPORTANT:
Please refer to the AAT website for information about temporary changes in place to respond to the impact of
COVID-19 on services, including special measures practice directions: http://www.aat.gov.au/impact-of-
coronavirus-covid-19-on-our-services
This message and any attachments may contain confidential or legally privileged information. If the message
was sent to you by mistake, please delete all copies and notify the AAT by return email. Any review,
retransmission, dissemination or other use of this information by persons or entities other than the intended
recipient is prohibited and may attract criminal penalties.
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Page 88 of 100
Document 30 - Page 1 of 4
From:
s 22(1)
To:
s 22(1)
Cc:
s 22(1)
Subject:
RE: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request - Response due midday Friday 11 June 2021
[SEC=OFFICIAL]
Date:
Friday, 11 June 2021 4:21:53 PM
Attachments:
AAT FOI Consultation.tr5
Hi s 22(1) ,
s 22(1) , s 22(1)
and I have considered this FOI request. We don’t have any content specific
exemptions we can raise.
s 47C(1)
As a suggestion to improve usability and understanding, further annotation in the Schedule
and/or on the relevant first page of items, could make it easier to understand particularly as
there are multiple chains with large attachments being included in a row.
Happy to discuss.
s
2
From: s 22(1)
Sent: Tuesday, 8 June 2021 5:17 PM
To: s 22(1)
Cc: s 22(1)
Subject: RE: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request - Response due midday
Friday 11 June 2021 [SEC=OFFICIAL]
OFFICIAL
Hi s 22(1)
I think this is one you’ll need to liaise closely with s 22(1) on. s 22(1) s 47C(1)
Thanks
s 22(1)
OFFICIAL
From: s 22(1)
Sent: Tuesday, 8 June 2021 1:09 PM
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Document 30 - Page 2 of 4
To: s 22(1)
Cc: s 22(1)
Subject: FW: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request - Response due midday
Friday 11 June 2021 [SEC=OFFICIAL]
Hi s 22(1) ,
As discussed, can you please consider this FOI consultation request from the AAT. We have until
Tuesday but it would be good to get something on our bits by Thursday to allow for clearance
processes.
Thanks
s 22(1)
From: s 22(1)
Sent: Tuesday, 8 June 2021 11:17 AM
To: s 22(1)
Subject: FW: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request - Response due midday
Friday 11 June 2021 [SEC=OFFICIAL]
OFFICIAL
Hi team
Does someone in your teams have capacity to review this FOI request? s 47C(1)
We have an extension to midday Tuesday.
Happy to discuss.
Thanks
s 22(1)
OFFICIAL
From: FOI Requests
Sent: Tuesday, 8 June 2021 10:27 AM
To: s 22(1)
>
Cc: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>
Subject: FW: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request - Response due midday
Friday 11 June 2021 [SEC=OFFICIAL]
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Page 90 of 100
Document 30 - Page 3 of 4
OFFICIAL
Good morning s 22(1)
We have received the attached consultation request from the AAT in relation to a request for
documents under the FOI Act.
The AAT have identified the attached documents as relevant to the request and have asked the
department if we have any views about the disclosure of the documents or any parts of the
documents.
Can you please review the attached and advise if you have any concerns about the disclosure of
the documents or any material in the documents by
midday Friday 11 June 2021. It is not
necessary to refer to provisions of the FOI Act – merely to identify potentially sensitive material.
Please note I will also be consulting the CLES team and AGO on the attached documents.
I have also sought an extension from the AAT to respond on Tuesday 15 June 2021, since
Monday is a public holiday. I will let you know their response.
Feel free to contact me on x3188 if you have any questions.
Regards
s 22(1)
FOI Case Officer
Freedom of Information and Privacy Section | Strategy and Governance Branch
Attorney-General’s Department
T: s 22(1)
| E: xxx@xx.xxx.xx
OFFICIAL
From: FOI [mailto:xxx@xxx.xxx.xx]
Sent: Monday, 7 June 2021 5:03 PM
To: Catt, Antony <s 22(1)
>
Cc: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>; FOI <xxx@xxx.xxx.xx>
Subject: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organisation. Do not follow guidance, click links, or
open attachments unless you recognise the sender and know the content is safe.
OFFICIAL
Dear Mr Catt,
Please find attached an FOI consultation letter about an FOI request received by the
AAT and documents in scope, regarding which your office may wish to comment.
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Document 30 - Page 4 of 4
Unfortunately we are working to a tight deadline (request is due on 18 June 2021) and
therefore would be grateful for your comments by COB Monday 14 June 2021. My
apologies for the tight timeframe.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Thank you.
Kind regards,
s 22(1)
Policy Officer
Administrative Appeals Tribunal
Principal Registry, Sydney
Legal & Policy
T: s 22(1)
E: xxx@xxx.xxx.xx
www.aat.gov.au
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of
country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, waters
and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and elders past and present.
IMPORTANT:
Please refer to the AAT website for information about temporary changes in place to respond to the impact of
COVID-19 on services, including special measures practice directions: http://www.aat.gov.au/impact-of-
coronavirus-covid-19-on-our-services
This message and any attachments may contain confidential or legally privileged information. If the message
was sent to you by mistake, please delete all copies and notify the AAT by return email. Any review,
retransmission, dissemination or other use of this information by persons or entities other than the intended
recipient is prohibited and may attract criminal penalties.
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Document 31 - Page 1 of 4
From:
FOI Requests
To:
s 22(1)
Cc:
s 22(1)
; FOI Requests; Catt, Antony
Subject:
RE: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request - Response due midday Tuesday 15 June 2021
[SEC=OFFICIAL]
Date:
Tuesday, 15 June 2021 11:59:05 AM
Attachments:
2021-0062 - Consultation copy - AGD proposed exemptions.pdf
OFFICIAL
Good afternoon s 22(1)
A friendly reminder, this consultation is due COB today.
We are proposing the AAT exempt non-SES staff names and contact details under s22 (irrelevant
material) or s47F (personal privacy), as well as exempt Helen Daniels signature under s47F and
contact details under s47E(d) (operations of an agency). Attached proposed mark ups.
Please let me know if you have any concerns about the remaining content?
Regards
s 22(1)
FOI Case Officer
Freedom of Information and Privacy Section | Strategy and Governance Branch
Attorney-General’s Department
T: s 22(1)
| E: xxx@xx.xxx.xx
OFFICIAL
From: s 22(1)
Sent: Tuesday, 8 June 2021 5:32 PM
To: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>
Cc: s 22(1)
>
Subject: RE: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request - Response due midday
Tuesday 15 June 2021 [SEC=OFFICIAL]
OFFICIAL
Hi s 22(1)
Thanks for sending this through.
We are working on it and will get back to you by Tuesday.
Thanks
s 22(1)
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Document 31 - Page 2 of 4
s 22(1)
| Principal Legal Officer
Legal System Branch
Attorney-General's Department
T: s 22(1)
| s 22(1)
OFFICIAL
From: FOI Requests
Sent: Tuesday, 8 June 2021 11:03 AM
To: s 22(1)
>
Cc: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>
Subject: RE: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request - Response due midday
Tuesday 15 June 2021 [SEC=OFFICIAL]
OFFICIAL
Dear s 22(1)
The AAT have extended the consultation due date to Tuesday. I would be grateful for your
response by midday Tuesday 15 June 2021.
Regards s 22(1)
OFFICIAL
From: FOI Requests
Sent: Tuesday, 8 June 2021 10:27 AM
To: s 22(1)
Cc: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>
Subject: FW: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request - Response due midday
Friday 11 June 2021 [SEC=OFFICIAL]
OFFICIAL
Good morning s 22(1)
We have received the attached consultation request from the AAT in relation to a request for
documents under the FOI Act.
The AAT have identified the attached documents as relevant to the request and have asked the
department if we have any views about the disclosure of the documents or any parts of the
documents.
Can you please review the attached and advise if you have any concerns about the disclosure of
the documents or any material in the documents by
midday Friday 11 June 2021. It is not
necessary to refer to provisions of the FOI Act – merely to identify potentially sensitive material.
Please note I will also be consulting the CLES team and AGO on the attached documents.
I have also sought an extension from the AAT to respond on Tuesday 15 June 2021, since
Monday is a public holiday. I will let you know their response.
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Document 31 - Page 3 of 4
Feel free to contact me on s 22(1) if you have any questions.
Regards
s 22(1)
FOI Case Officer
Freedom of Information and Privacy Section | Strategy and Governance Branch
Attorney-General’s Department
T: s 22(1)
| E: xxx@xx.xxx.xx
OFFICIAL
From: FOI [mailto:xxx@xxx.xxx.xx]
Sent: Monday, 7 June 2021 5:03 PM
To: Catt, Antony <s 22(1)
>
Cc: FOI Requests <xxx@xx.xxx.xx>; FOI <xxx@xxx.xxx.xx>
Subject: FOI ref: 2021/0062 - Further FOI Consultation Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organisation. Do not follow guidance, click links, or
open attachments unless you recognise the sender and know the content is safe.
OFFICIAL
Dear Mr Catt,
Please find attached an FOI consultation letter about an FOI request received by the
AAT and documents in scope, regarding which your office may wish to comment.
Unfortunately we are working to a tight deadline (request is due on 18 June 2021) and
therefore would be grateful for your comments by COB Monday 14 June 2021. My
apologies for the tight timeframe.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
Thank you.
Kind regards,
s 22(1)
Policy Officer
Administrative Appeals Tribunal
Principal Registry, Sydney
Legal & Policy
T: s 22(1)
E: xxx@xxx.xxx.xx
www.aat.gov.au
Attorney-General's Department documents released under FOI21/196
Page 95 of 100
Document 31 - Page 4 of 4
The Administrative Appeals Tribunal acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of
country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, waters
and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and elders past and present.
IMPORTANT:
Please refer to the AAT website for information about temporary changes in place to respond to the impact of
COVID-19 on services, including special measures practice directions: http://www.aat.gov.au/impact-of-
coronavirus-covid-19-on-our-services
This message and any attachments may contain confidential or legally privileged information. If the message
was sent to you by mistake, please delete all copies and notify the AAT by return email. Any review,
retransmission, dissemination or other use of this information by persons or entities other than the intended
recipient is prohibited and may attract criminal penalties.
Attorney-General's Department documents released under FOI21/196
Page 96 of 100
Document 32 - Page 1 of 2
From:
Parliamentary
To:
s 22(1)
Cc:
s 22(1)
; Senate Estimates Inbox
Subject:
Senate Question on Notice - Processing of FOI request no. 2021/0062 [SEC=OFFICIAL]
Date:
Monday, 20 September 2021 10:05:58 AM
Attachments:
Q4152 46.pdf
OFFICIAL
Good morning s 22(1) ,
s
discussed your emails about the FOI request from Mr Dreyfus with me, and I remembered
22(1)
that Senator Carr had asked a Senate question on notice about how the AAT processed the FOI
request. I forwarded the question (question 4152) to the AAT for response last week, along with
a question about the handling of Senate questions on notice 4000 and 4001 (question 4153).
In case you were unaware, please find attached Senate question on notice 4152.
Kind regards,
s 22(1)
Parliamentary Officer
Cabinet, Legislation and Estimates | Strategy and Governance
Attorney-General's Department
t. s 22(1)
|
e. s 22(1)
OFFICIAL
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Document 32 - Page 2 of 2
Question on notice no. 4152
Senator the Hon. Kim Carr: asked the Attorney-General on 15 September 2021
With reference to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) and Freedom of
Information (FOI) request no. 2021/0062, which is referred to on the AAT
Freedom of Information Disclosure Log:
1. Did correspondence occur between the Administrative Appeals Tribunal, the
office of the Attorney-General, the Assistant Attorney-General, the Attorney-
General’s Office, the Assistant Attorney-General’s Office or the Attorney-
General’s Department relating to the processing of FOI request 2021/0062; if
so:
a. please provide a list of each item of correspondence, including the date
of the correspondence, the type of correspondence, the entity from
which it was sent and the entity to which it was addressed; and
b. can a copy of the correspondence be provided.
2. Did correspondence occur within the Administrative Appeals Tribunal
relating to the processing of FOI Request 2021/0062; if so:
a. please provide a list of each item of correspondence, including the date
of the correspondence, the type of correspondence and whether the
correspondence was sent to – or from – the Registrar of the Tribunal or
the President of the Tribunal; and
b. can a copy of the correspondence be provided.
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