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Dear Ben Smith,

Freedom of Information Request FOI 16/008

I refer to your request under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI
Act) for access to documents relating to Tony Abbott’s dual citizenship. I
have taken your request to be for:

“any and all documents, diary entries, internal memos, external memos,
correspondence and minutes of meetings or any other documents which
mention or lead to the AG's decision to not investigate this matter –
being Tony Abbott’s dual citizenship, and any illegal registration by him,
for election candidacy in the Federal Parliament”

 

If you disagree with this interpretation of your request, please let me
know as soon as possible.

We received your request on 13 January 2016 and the 30 day statutory
period for processing your request commenced from the day after that date.
You should therefore expect a decision from us by Saturday 30 February
2016. The period of 30 days may be extended if we need to consult third
parties or for other reasons. We will advise you if this happens.

It is the usual practice of the department to not disclose the names and
contact details of junior officers of the department and other government
agencies, where that personal information is contained in documents within
the scope of a request.  The names and contact details of senior officers
will generally be disclosed.  We will take it that you agree to the
removal of junior officers’ personal information unless you advise that
you would like us to consider releasing that information as part of the
documents you have requested.

Please note that information released under the FOI Act may later be
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We will contact you using the email address you provided. Please advise if
you would prefer us to use an alternative means of contact.

If you have any questions, please contact Siobhan, the FOI Case Manager by
telephone on (02) 6141 6666 or by email [2][AGD request email].

Yours sincerely,

 

Siobhan | FOI Case Manager

Freedom of Information and Privacy Section | Office of Corporate Counsel

Australian Government Attorney-General's Department | 3 - 5 National
Circuit, Barton ACT 2600
T: +61 (2) 6141 6666  E: [3][AGD request email]

 

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Dear Mr Smith,

 

Freedom of Information Request FOI 16/008

 

Please find attached a copy of the decision in your FOI request.

 

Yours sincerely,

 

Siobhan | FOI Case Manager

Freedom of Information and Privacy Section | Office of Corporate Counsel

Australian Government Attorney-General's Department | 3 - 5 National
Circuit, Barton ACT 2600
T: +61 (2) 6141 6666  E: [1][AGD request email]

 

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Privacy Collection Notice

When you make a request for documents or an inquiry about privacy matters,
the Attorney-General’s Department will only collect your personal
information where it is reasonably necessary for, or directly related to,
our functions under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 or the Privacy Act
1988. We may collect your name, email address and telephone number so that
we can contact you about your request under the Freedom of Information Act
for access to documents or access to, or correction of, personal
information; or a complaint you have made or your request for access to,
or correction of, personal information under the Privacy Act. If your
request concerns your personal information, we will collect the minimum
amount of evidence necessary to verify your identity. The handling of your
personal information is protected by the Privacy Act 1988 and our privacy
policy is available at http://www.ag.gov.au/Pages/Privacystatem....
If you have an enquiry or complaint about your privacy, please contact the
Privacy Contact Officer on 02 6141 2660 or via e-mail [email address].

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