Dear Minister for Foreign Affairs,

Under the FOI Act 1982, I am seeking all communication sent from the office of the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to His Excellency The Honourable Stephen Francis Smith Australian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and his office in relation to the treatment of Australia Day by Mr Smith as High Commissioner.

This covers the period 26, January 2023 to present.

Yours faithfully,

Oliver Smith

FOI, Minister for Foreign Affairs

OFFICIAL
Dear Oliver,

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Kind regards,

DFAT FOI Team
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Dear Minister for Foreign Affairs,

Under the FOI Act 1982, I am seeking all communication sent from the office of the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to His Excellency The Honourable Stephen Francis Smith Australian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and his office in relation to the treatment of Australia Day by Mr Smith as High Commissioner.

This covers the period 26, January 2023 to present.

Yours faithfully,

Oliver Smith

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OFFICIAL

 

Good afternoon.

 

Please see attached correspondence in relation to your request under the
FOI Act.

 

Kind regards

 

Office of the Minister for Foreign Affairs