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Any or All documents presenting and referring to the isolation of of the Sars Covid 2 / Covid 19 virus as a independent biological viral entity from at molecular level

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Dear Department of Health,

Please refer to my request for any official documents presenting the official information of the Sars 2/ Covid 19 virus. I specifically request the documents relating to the isolation of the Covid 19 virus and sub strains as presented to medical bodies for assessment in relation to any supposed vaccine and their benefits and/or side effects.

I specifically wish to see the Department of Health's records of independent research into an isolated form of Sars2 and/or Covid 19 and sub strains.

I specifically wish to see the Department of Healths independent documentation relating to the isolation of the Sars 2 / Covid 19 biological viral entity and the captured vision via electron microscope and/or any other method of capturing vision of the Covid 19 virus at molecular level.

I specifically wish to see documentation related to the assessment of the Covid 19 Viral biological entity in relation to the mandate of Covid 19 vaccines as recommended to Business and/or advice given to business seeking to mandate vaccines for workers.

Yours faithfully,

Matthew Peos

FOI, Department of Health

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Good morning

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST – NOTIFICATION OF RECEIPT AND REQUEST FOR
AN EXTENSION OF TIME

I am writing to notify you that the Department of Health (department)
received your request on 2 October 2021 for access to documents under the
Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth) (FOI Act) being:

I specifically wish to see the Department of Health's records of
independent research into an isolated form of Sars2 and/or Covid 19 and
sub strains.

 

I specifically wish to see the Department of Healths independent
documentation relating to the isolation of the Sars 2 / Covid 19
biological viral entity and the captured vision via electron microscope
and/or any other method of capturing vision of the Covid 19 virus at
molecular level.

 

I specifically wish to see documentation related to the assessment of the
Covid 19 Viral biological entity in relation to the mandate of Covid 19
vaccines as recommended to Business and/or advice given to business
seeking to mandate vaccines for workers.

The statutory timeframe for processing your request is 30 calendar days
within which a decision on access to the requested documents is to be
notified.

The department may impose a charge for the work involved in providing
access to the documents.  If this request attracts a charge you will be
notified in writing.

Unless you advise otherwise, draft and duplicate documents and
Commonwealth employee names and contact details below Senior Executive
Service level and mobile telephone numbers of all staff will be excluded
from the scope of your request under s22(1)(a)(ii) of the FOI Act.

Request for extension of time

 

As a result of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the department is dealing
with a very high volume of FOI requests. To ensure the department can
process your request in accordance with the requirements of the FOI Act,
including locating and providing access to all relevant documents, the
department would be grateful if you would agree to an extension of 30
calendar days for processing your request.  If you agree, the department
will endeavour to provide a decision to you by 1 December 2021.

 

Next Steps

 

Please contact the department by COB 12 October 2021 if you agree to the
30 day extension of processing time.

You can contact the FOI Unit on via email at [1][email address], should
you have any questions.

Kind regards

FOI Officer

FOI Unit – FOI and Legislation Section

Legal & Assurance Division |  Corporate Operations Group

Legal Advice & Legislation Branch

Australian Government Department of Health

E: [2][email address

GPO Box 9848, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia

 

The Department of Health acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of
Australia and their continued connection to land, sea and community. We
pay our respects to all Elders past and present. 

 

If you receive this email in error, please delete it and contact the
sender immediately.

 

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Dear FOI,

Due to the nature of the information i accept your requirement for an additional 30 days of processing time for my Freedom of Information Request.

Yours sincerely,

Matthew Peos

Dear FOI,

I am following up with my request for documentation.

I am well overdue for a response.

Can you please advise the status of my request.

Yours sincerely,

Matthew Peos

FOI, Department of Health

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Dear Mr Peos

The department responded to your request on 1 December. Please see email correspondence attached.

Kind regards,

FOI Case Officer

Legal Advice & Legislation Branch
Legal & Assurance Division |  Corporate Operations Group
Australian Government Department of Health
T: 02 6289 1666  | E: [Health request email] 
GPO Box 9848, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia

The Department of Health acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Australia and their continued connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to all Elders past and present. 

If you receive this email in error, please delete it and contact the sender immediately.

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Dear Department of Health,

Please pass this on to the person who conducts Freedom of Information reviews.

I am writing to request an internal review of Department of Health's handling of my FOI request 'Any or All documents presenting and referring to the isolation of of the Sars Covid 2 / Covid 19 virus as a independent biological viral entity from at molecular level'.

I have been provided links to various studies.

I particulary wanted documentation utilised by the Department of Health in developing their position in relation to Covid 19.

The Department did not specify if these documents were utilised in developing their position.

A full history of my FOI request and all correspondence is available on the Internet at this address: https://www.righttoknow.org.au/request/a...

Yours faithfully,

Matthew Peos

FOI, Department of Health

Good afternoon Mr Peos

Thank you for your two emails sent on 14 January 2022 in regards to two FOI requests with the Department of Health.

We note that you have requested an Internal Review of a decision issued on 1 December 2021 in relation to FOI-3149 (reference: [FOI #7913 email]).

We also note that you have requested a review of a second request sent to the Department of Health (addressed to the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA)), reference: [email address]. That request has a Department reference of FOI-3172. You have indicated in your request for a review that a decision in this request is overdue.

The TGA is part of the Department of Health. The decision issued to you on 1 December 2021 related to both FOI-3149 and FOI-3172. As such, the Department has two requests on hand, which are the similar or same in scope, and for which one decision on access was issued, on 1 December 2021.

The FOI Act provides a right for an applicant to seek an internal review of a decision within 30 days of the date of the decision. As such, your request for an internal review is currently outside the timeframe permitted by the Act. The Department, is however, agreeable to an extension to that timeframe, and to accept the request for internal review outside that timeframe. Could you please confirm that you would like the Department to extend the timeframe and proceed with your request for an internal review?

Alternatively, you have 60 days from the date of the decision being notified to you to request an external review by the Australian Information Commissioner.

Details of your rights in relation to the reviews are set out in the decision provided to you on 1 December 2021.

With kind regards

Alison
Freedom of Information Unit

Legal and Assurance Division | Corporate Operations Group
Legal Advice & Legislation Branch
Australian Government Department of Health
P: 02 6289 1666 E: [Health request email]
GPO Box 9848, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia

The Department of Health acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Australia and their continued connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to all Elders past and present. 

Please note that this email and attachments may contain confidential or legally privileged information. Please consult with Legal Division before disclosing any part of this email, or attachment, outside the Department. If you receive this email in error, please delete it and contact the sender immediately

"Important: This transmission is intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain confidential or legally privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that any use or dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you receive this transmission in error please notify the author immediately and delete all copies of this transmission."

FOI, Department of Health

Good afternoon Mr Peos

Thank you for your two emails sent on 14 January 2022 in regards to two FOI requests with the Department of Health.

We note that you have requested an Internal Review of a decision issued on 1 December 2021 in relation to FOI-3149 (reference: [FOI #7913 email]).

We also note that you have requested a review of a second request sent to the Department of Health (addressed to the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA)), reference: [email address]. That request has a Department reference of FOI-3172. You have indicated in your request for a review that a decision in this request is overdue.

The TGA is part of the Department of Health. The decision issued to you on 1 December 2021 related to both FOI-3149 and FOI-3172. As such, the Department has two requests on hand, which are the similar or same in scope, and for which one decision on access was issued, on 1 December 2021.

The FOI Act provides a right for an applicant to seek an internal review of a decision within 30 days of the date of the decision. As such, your request for an internal review is currently outside the timeframe permitted by the Act. The Department, is however, agreeable to an extension to that timeframe, and to accept the request for internal review outside that timeframe. Could you please confirm that you would like the Department to extend the timeframe and proceed with your request for an internal review?

Alternatively, you have 60 days from the date of the decision being notified to you to request an external review by the Australian Information Commissioner.

Details of your rights in relation to the reviews are set out in the decision provided to you on 1 December 2021.

With kind regards

Alison
Freedom of Information Unit

Legal and Assurance Division | Corporate Operations Group
Legal Advice & Legislation Branch
Australian Government Department of Health
P: 02 6289 1666 E: [Health request email]
GPO Box 9848, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia

The Department of Health acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Australia and their continued connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to all Elders past and present. 

Please note that this email and attachments may contain confidential or legally privileged information. Please consult with Legal Division before disclosing any part of this email, or attachment, outside the Department. If you receive this email in error, please delete it and contact the sender immediately

"Important: This transmission is intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain confidential or legally privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that any use or dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you receive this transmission in error please notify the author immediately and delete all copies of this transmission."

FOI, Department of Health

Dear Mr Peos

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION INTERNAL REVIEW REQUEST – NOTIFICATION OF RECEIPT

I am writing to notify you that the Department of Health (department) has received your Internal Review for access to documents (in your below email) under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth) (FOI Act).

The department has 30 calendar days after the date your request was received to notify you of its review decision.

You can contact the FOI Unit via email at [email address] should you have any questions

FOI Officer
Freedom of Information Section

Legal & Assurance Division | Corporate Operations Group
Legal Advice & Legislation Branch
Australian Government Department of Health
GPO Box 9848, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia

The Department of Health acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Australia and their continued connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to all Elders past and present.

If you receive this email in error, please delete it and contact the sender immediately.

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