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Dear Ms Anderson,

The Department of Veterans' Affairs (the department) has received your
request for access to information under the Freedom of Information Act
1982 (FOI Act). I note you have requested access to the following:

'…Around mid 2020 the Department of Veterans Affairs commissioned a
training video narrated by Mr Scott Weeding, the video surrounded the role
of Contracted Medical Advisors. Under FOI I request all and any legal
advice surrounding the role the Contracted Medical Advisors…'

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Yours sincerely

Hayley (Position Number 62366718)

Information Access Officer

Information Access Unit

Ministerial, International & Stakeholder Relations Branch

Department of Veterans' Affairs

1800 VETERAN (1800 838 372)

[DVA request email]

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Good afternoon Ms Anderson

We have registered your FOI request for the following under LEX 62181:

“Around mid 2020 the Department of Veterans Affairs commissioned a
training video narrated by Mr Scott Weeding, the video surrounded the role
of Contracted Medical Advisors. Under FOI I request all and any legal
advice surrounding the role the Contracted Medical Advisors.”

With regards to your request, is there a specific date range that you are
seeking “legal advice surrounding the role the Contracted Medical
Advisors?”

Additionally, is the advice you are seeking specifically relating to the
video or any and all legal advice surrounding the role of Contracted
Medical Advisors?

Any additional clarification would be appreciated and support us in
locating your requested documents.

Kind regards

Joshua | A/g Assistant Director

Position Number: 62336362

Information Access Unit 

Ministerial, International & Stakeholder Relations Branch

Ministerial, Communication & Engagement Division

Department of Veterans’ Affairs

1800 VETERAN (1800 838 372)

[1][DVA request email]

[2]www.dva.gov.au 

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Good afternoon Ms Anderson

Just following up on the below to see if you’re able to provide any
further clarification related to the scope of the request.

Kind regards

Joshua | A/g Assistant Director

Position Number: 62336362

Information Access Unit 

Ministerial, International & Stakeholder Relations Branch

Ministerial, Communication & Engagement Division

Department of Veterans’ Affairs

1800 VETERAN (1800 838 372)

[1][DVA request email]

[2]www.dva.gov.au 

From: INFORMATION.ACCESS
Sent: Monday, 6 November 2023 11:35 AM
To: [FOI #10797 email]
Subject: LEX 62181 - Requesting scope clarification [SEC=OFFICIAL]

Good afternoon Ms Anderson

We have registered your FOI request for the following under LEX 62181:

“Around mid 2020 the Department of Veterans Affairs commissioned a
training video narrated by Mr Scott Weeding, the video surrounded the role
of Contracted Medical Advisors. Under FOI I request all and any legal
advice surrounding the role the Contracted Medical Advisors.”

With regards to your request, is there a specific date range that you are
seeking “legal advice surrounding the role the Contracted Medical
Advisors?”

Additionally, is the advice you are seeking specifically relating to the
video or any and all legal advice surrounding the role of Contracted
Medical Advisors?

Any additional clarification would be appreciated and support us in
locating your requested documents.

Kind regards

Joshua | A/g Assistant Director

Position Number: 62336362

Information Access Unit 

Ministerial, International & Stakeholder Relations Branch

Ministerial, Communication & Engagement Division

Department of Veterans’ Affairs

1800 VETERAN (1800 838 372)

[3][DVA request email]

[4]www.dva.gov.au 

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Our reference: RQ23/05759

Agency reference: LEX62181

Department of Veterans' Affairs

Julie Anderson

Extension of time under s 15AB

Dear Parties,

Please find attached an extension of time decision relating to Ms
Adnerson’s FOI request with the Department of Veterans' Affairs.

Regards,

[1][IMG]   Hannah Holswilder

Director, Freedom of Information Branch

Office of the Australian Information Commissioner

Adelaide | GPO Box 5288 Sydney NSW 2001

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Good morning Ms Anderson

Please find attached the decision letter for your access request under LEX
62181. I apologise for the delay in providing this to you and any
inconvenience experienced.

Kind regards

Joshua | Assistant Director

Position Number: 62336362

Information Access Unit 

Ministerial, International & Stakeholder Relations Branch

Ministerial, Communication & Engagement Division

Department of Veterans’ Affairs

1800 VETERAN (1800 838 372)

[1][DVA request email]

[2]www.dva.gov.au 

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