Delegation of FOI powers
Ben Fairless made this Freedom of Information request to eSafety Commissioner
Dear eSafety Commissioner,
Under section 23 of the Freedom of Information Act, the principal officer of an agency can make arrangements to give their decision making powers to others.
I would like a copy of the current delegations, as well as any old delegations from the last 12 months.
Please consider processing this request under "administrative release”. This would reduce the burden on the agency by reducing the cost and time required to make a formal decision.
If you refuse to process my request under administrative release please consider it a formal FOI Request.
Yours faithfully,
Ben Fairless
PS: While I am an employee of OpenAustralia Foundation (the charity that operates Right to Know) this request is made in a personal capacity.
OFFICIAL
Dear Applicant
I am writing to acknowledge your request under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth) (FOI Act) received on 16 October.
We will seek instructions on whether this material can be released to you on an administrative basis and let you know shortly.
Failing this, the FOI Act allows 30 days for processing your request. This period may be extended for charges and third-party consultation. We will let you know if this occurs.
We will contact you at the email address above unless you advise otherwise. Any documents released to you as part of this decision will be published on our disclosure log unless one of the relevant exceptions apply. Further information about the FOI Act, including eSafety’s publication obligations, is available on our website at https://www.esafety.gov.au/about-us/corp....
Kind regards
FOI Coordinator
esafety.gov.au
eSafety acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and to Elders past, present and emerging.
OFFICIAL
Dear Applicant
Please find a copy of the current FOI authorisations document attached in response to your request for administrative release.
As you may know, the eSafety Commissioner is an independent statutory office supported by staff of the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) in accordance with the Online Safety Act 2021. The attached authorisation document covers FOI activity undertaken for both the ACMA and eSafety Commissioner by ACMA staff.
Kind regards
FOI Coordinator
esafety.gov.au
eSafety acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and to Elders past, present and emerging.