Cadet Learning Continuum Review (CLCR) and the Adult Learning Continuum Review (ALCR)
Dear Department of Defence, and Royal Australian Air Force
This is a formal FOI request application.
Please provide any correspondence, including briefs, emails, digital communications and other documents from the Department of Defence, Royal Australian Air Force, National Headquarters Australian Air Force Cadets (AAFC), Cadet Branch Air Force, and KPMG relating to the development of the Cadet Learning Continuum Review (CLCR) and the Adult Learning Continuum Review (ALCR). Specifically, I want information related to:
- Budget and expenditure (including, but not limited to, all associated travel, accommodation, consultancy expenditure, disbursements)
- Decision making
- Stakeholder consultations
- Selection of the "think tank" and other groups, committees, and forums involved in the development of the CLCR and ALCR
- Communication between Cadet Branch Air Force, National Headquarters AAFC, and Wing OCs, Wing XOs, and Squadron COs
- Additional correspondence that includes the following personnel: Chief of Air Force, Deputy Chief of Air Force, DGCADETS-AF, CDR-AAFC, Staff Officer Learning Systems, KPMG Engagement Partner, KPMG Director, KPMG Associate Director, KPMG Manager.
Please do not include duplicates, or publicly available documents and
transcripts.
Yours faithfully,
Ray D
OFFICIAL
Dear Ray,
Thank you for your correspondence of 8 March 2025, seeking access to
documents held by the Department of Defence (Defence), under the Freedom
of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act).
The scope of your request is:
…any correspondence, including briefs, emails, digital communications and
other documents from the Department of Defence, Royal Australian Air
Force, National Headquarters Australian Air Force Cadets (AAFC), Cadet
Branch Air Force, and KPMG relating to the development of the Cadet
Learning Continuum Review (CLCR) and the Adult Learning Continuum Review
(ALCR). Specifically, I want information related to:
- Budget and expenditure (including, but not limited to, all associated
travel, accommodation, consultancy expenditure, disbursements)
- Decision making
- Stakeholder consultations
- Selection of the "think tank" and other groups, committees, and forums
involved in the development of the CLCR and ALCR
- Communication between Cadet Branch Air Force, National Headquarters
AAFC, and Wing OCs, Wing XOs, and Squadron COs
- Additional correspondence that includes the following personnel: Chief
of Air Force, Deputy Chief of Air Force, DGCADETS-AF, CDR-AAFC, Staff
Officer Learning Systems, KPMG Engagement Partner, KPMG Director, KPMG
Associate Director, KPMG Manager.
Please do not include duplicates, or publicly available documents and
transcripts.
Please find attached a letter in relation to your request.
Kind regards,
Freedom of Information Team
Media and Information Disclosure Branch
Ministerial & Executive Coordination and Communication Division
Department of Defence
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Dear FOI Case Management,
I would like to narrow the scope of my request to only be:
- Budget and expenditure (including, but not limited to, all associated
travel, accommodation, consultancy expenditure, disbursements) relating to the development of the Cadet Learning Continuum Review (CLCR) and the Adult Learning Continuum Review (ALCR).
- Communication between Cadet Branch Air Force, National Headquarters
AAFC, and Wing OCs, Wing XOs, and Squadron COs relating to the development of the Cadet Learning Continuum Review (CLCR) and the Adult Learning Continuum Review (ALCR).
- Additional correspondence that includes the following personnel: Chief
of Air Force, Deputy Chief of Air Force, DGCADETS-AF, CDR-AAFC, Staff
Officer Learning Systems, KPMG Engagement Partner, KPMG Director, KPMG
Associate Director, KPMG Manager relating to the development of the Cadet Learning Continuum Review (CLCR) and the Adult Learning Continuum Review (ALCR).
Yours sincerely,
Ray D
OFFICIAL
Dear Ray D,
Thank you for response and for providing an updated scope.
I confirm Defence has recommenced processing your request, and the new statutory due date to provide you a decision on access is 18 April 2025.
Kind regards,
Freedom of Information Team
Media and Information Disclosure Branch
Ministerial & Executive Coordination and Communication Division
Department of Defence
Freedom of information requests | About | Defence
OFFICIAL
Dear Ray D
Please find attached the Decision relating to Defence FOI 744/24/25.
Under section 54 of the FOI Act, you are entitled to request a review of
this decision. Your review rights are attached.
Please contact this office should you require any further information.
Kind regards
Freedom of Information Team
Media and Information Disclosure Branch
Ministerial & Executive Coordination and Communication Division
Department of Defence
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Dear Department of Defence,
Please pass this on to the person who conducts Freedom of Information reviews.
I am writing to request an internal review of Department of Defence's handling of my FOI request 'Cadet Learning Continuum Review (CLCR) and the Adult Learning Continuum Review (ALCR)'.
In the interest of facilitating a more focused and manageable search, I am narrowing the scope of my request while preserving its intent. My primary objective is to understand the budget and expenditure relating to the Cadet Learning Continuum Review (CLCR) and the Adult Learning Continuum Review (ALCR) — processes that have important implications for transparency and public accountability.
I would also like to request all correspondence and internal documents related to the refusal of my original FOI request, including any internal consultation or decision-making about invoking a practical refusal reason under section 24AA of the FOI Act.
A full history of my FOI request and all correspondence is available on the Internet at this address: https://www.righttoknow.org.au/request/c...
Yours faithfully,
Ray D
OFFICIAL
Dear Ray D,
This response is to acknowledge receipt of your email below.
In that email you requested an internal review under section 54 of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) of the decision issued by Defence on 16/04/2025.
The review you are seeking is in relation to the scope of your original FOI request:
‘- Budget and expenditure (including, but not limited to, all associated travel,
accommodation, consultancy expenditure, disbursements) relating to the
development of the Cadet Learning Continuum Review (CLCR) and the Adult
Learning Continuum Review (ALCR).
- Communication between Cadet Branch Air Force, National Headquarters
AAFC, and Wing OCs, Wing XOs, and Squadron COs relating to the
development of the Cadet Learning Continuum Review (CLCR) and the Adult
Learning Continuum Review (ALCR).
- Additional correspondence that includes the following personnel: Chief of Air
Force, Deputy Chief of Air Force, DGCADETS-AF, CDR-AAFC, Staff Officer
Learning Systems, KPMG Engagement Partner, KPMG Director, KPMG
Associate Director, KPMG Manager relating to the development of the Cadet
Learning Continuum Review (CLCR) and the Adult Learning Continuum Review
(ALCR). '
As the date for your decision falls on a weekend, you will receive your decision on the next business day which is Tuesday 10/06/2025.
Paragraph 3.141 of the Guidelines issued by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner, states 'the processing period refers to calendar days, not business (working) days. This will include any public holidays that fall within the processing period.[44] If the last day for notifying a decision falls on a Saturday, Sunday or a public holiday, the timeframe will expire on the first day following which is none of those days.'
In the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
Regards
FOI Review Team
FOI Review Directorate
Media and Information Disclosure Branch
Ministerial & Executive Coordination and Communication Division
Department of Defence
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OFFICIAL
Dear Ray D
I am writing to provide you with an update on your application for an
internal review of Defence FOI 0744/24/25.
As advised on 14 May 2025, the statutory deadline for your internal review
decision is 10 June 2025.
We apologise however we will not be able to provide you with a decision by
the statutory deadline. We currently have a large backlog of matters and
have had unexpected staff absences this past month, which has impacted our
ability to finalise your internal review.
We will be applying to the Office of the Australian Information
Commissioner (OAIC) for further time to process your internal review.
Could you please let us know whether you are comfortable with us applying
for an additional 30 days to deal with your internal review application?
We will provide you with a decision at the earliest opportunity.
Kind regards,
FOI Review Team
Media and Information Disclosure Branch
Ministerial & Executive Coordination and Communication Division
Department of Defence
PO Box 7910 Canberra BC ACT 2610
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Our reference: RQ25/03296
Agency reference: 744/24/25
Agency name: Department of Defence
By Email: [email address]
Applicant Name: Ray D
By Email: [FOI #12907 email]
Extension of time under s 54D
Dear Parties,
Please find attached an extension of time decision relating to the above
referenced FOI request.
Kind regards,
[1][IMG] Melih Sayan
Assistant Review Advisor
Office of the Australian Information Commissioner
Sydney NSW | GPO Box 5288 Sydney NSW 2001
P 1300 363 992 E [2][email address]
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OFFICIAL
Dear Ray D,
I refer to your email dated 9 May 2025 in which you sought an internal
review of the decision you received under the Freedom of Information Act
1982 (Cth) (FOI Act).
This email is to inform you of the decision by Ms Belinda Hayward,
Special Advisor Freedom of Information Review, on your internal review
application.
Attached is the statement of reasons detailing Ms Hayward’s decision.
FOI Disclosure Log
In accordance with Section 11C(1) of the FOI Act, the decision will not be
published on Defence’s disclosure log. The decision contains business
information that Defence considers would be unreasonable to publish.
Right of review
The FOI Act provides for rights of review of decisions. Should you be
dissatisfied with Ms Hayward’s decision you have the right to seek
external review. Please find attached information regarding your review
rights.
If you have any questions in relation to this matter, please contact this
office by reply email.
Kind regards,
FOI Review Team
Media and Information Disclosure Branch
Ministerial & Executive Coordination and Communication Division
Department of Defence
PO Box 7910 Canberra BC ACT 2610
Email: [1][email address]
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