Documents relating to the appointment of Tim Wilson as a Human Rights Commissioner
Dear Attorney-General's Department,
I request copies of all correspondence related to the appointment
of Tim Wilson as a Human Rights Commissioner, including emails and
other correspondence from the Attorney-General to AGD staff or advisers, correspondence with AHRC staff or Commissioners, and any correspondence between Mr Wilson and the Attorney-General concerning the appointment.
Specifically I would like all correspondence, including email
correspondence, which mentions the appointment, and where
arrangements for Mr Wilson to be appointed are made.
Yours faithfully,
Jason Wilson
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Freedom of Information and Privacy Section.
UNCLASSIFIED
Dear Mr Wilson
Freedom of Information Request no. FOI 13/221
I refer to your request for access to documents relating to [insert subject of request] under the Freedom of Information Act 1982. I have taken your request to be for:
"Copies of all correspondence related to the appointment of Tim Wilson as the Human Rights Commissioner, including emails and other correspondence from the Attorney-General to AGD staff or advisers, correspondence with AHRC staff or Commissioners, and any correspondence between Mr Wilson and the Attorney-General concerning the appointment.”
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Yours sincerely
FOI Case Manager
FOI and Privacy Section
UNCLASSIFIED
Good morning Mr Wilson
Please find attached a s15AA request for an extension of time.
Kind regards
FOI Case Manager
FOI and Privacy Section
UNCLASSIFIED
Good morning Mr Wilson
Re: AGD FOI matter no. 13/221
On 15 January 2014, this department contacted you over e-mail and requested a 14 day extension of processing time under section 15AA of the FOI Act, with a proposed due date of 15 February 2014.
We have not, as yet, received your response.
We look forward to receiving your decision on this proposed extension.
With regards,
FOI Case Manager
AGD FOI & Privacy
[AGD request email]
Dear FOI Requests,
The revised due date is aceptable.
Thanks for writing.
Yours sincerely,
Jason Wilson
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of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act), please ensure that your request is in
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Kind Regards
Freedom of Information and Privacy Section.
UNCLASSIFIED
Good afternoon Mr Wilson
Please find attached a notice to extended the due date of your request due to third party consultation.
Kind regards
FOI and Privacy Section.
UNCLASSIFIED
Good morning Mr Wilson
Please find attached the Departments request for a 7 day extension under s15AA of the FOI Act 1982.
Kind regards
FOI Case Manager
FOI and Privacy Section
Dear Case Manager,
Thanks for your letter. I am happy for this extension to take place.
I wonder if you could clarify the nature of the consultations which have caused the delay.
Yours sincerely,
Jason Wilson
UNCLASSIFIED
Dear Mr Wilson
Thank you very much for your understanding in this matter.
The Department is currently waiting for further consultation to be completed before a decision can be reached.
Kind regards
Case Manager
FOI & Privacy Section
Dear Case Manager,
According to your previous email, today is the due date for the fulfilment of my request following extensions.
Is there any update on this request?
Thanks in advance for any information you are able to give.
Yours sincerely,
Jason Wilson
UNCLASSIFIED
Good afternoon Mr Wilson
Your FOI request is currently with the Decision maker for his approval. I had expected him to have signed and made available the Statement of Reasons by COB today, unfortunately he has been called away on a urgent matter. I would be most grateful if you would be able to provide us with an extension until tomorrow 21 March 2014.
Of course should the matter manage to be dealt with by COB today I will email it to you immediately.
Thank you in anticipation.
Meagan Wilson
Attorney General’s Department
Office of Corporate Counsel
Tel: 02 6141 4311
Email: [email address]
Dear Ms Wilson,
Thank you for your reply. I look forward to hearing back from the Department today or tomorrow.
Yours sincerely,
Jason Wilson
UNCLASSIFIED
Good afternoon Mr Wilson
Please find attached the Department Statement of Reason together with relevant documentation.
Kind regards
Case Manager
FOI & Privacy Section
Attorney General's Department