Federal funding received
Dear Privacy Advisory Committee,
I seek access to the total amount of Federal funds received, including wages, to this agency and if possible a breakdown of costs.
Yours faithfully,
Michael Betts
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OAIC reference: FOIREQ25/00505
To Michael Betts
I refer to your request below seeking access to documents under the
Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth) (FOI Act).
Scope of your request
Your FOI request was made in the following terms:
I seek access to the total amount of Federal funds received, including
wages, to this agency and if possible a breakdown of costs.
Timeframes for dealing with your request
Section 15 of the FOI Act requires the OAIC to process your request no
later than 30 days after the day we receive it. Your FOI request was
received by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)
on 14 November 2025. The decision on your FOI request therefore falls due
on Sunday 14 December 2025.
Paragraph 3.141 of the Australian Information Commissioner Guidelines
states ‘If the last day for notifying a decision falls on a Saturday,
Sunday or a public holiday, the timeframe will expire on the first
business day following that day.’
Accordingly, the decision will be notified to you on the next working day
following the legislated due date, that being Monday 15 December 2025.
Section 15(6) of the FOI Act allows us a further 30 days in situations
where we need to consult with third parties about certain information,
such as business documents or documents affecting their personal privacy.
We will let you know if the timeframe for issuing you a decision is
extended for any reason, including where we need to consult a third party
during the processing of your matter.
If you do not receive a decision within 30 days, or advice that the
statutory timeframe has been extended, you can apply to the Information
Commissioner for review of what is called a ‘deemed decision’. For further
information, see [1]Apply for an Information Commissioner review | OAIC
(or visit [2]www.oaic.gov.au).
In order to process your request more quickly, we will remove duplicate
material from any document bundle we provide.
To further assist a faster decision, can you please advise whether we can
remove as irrelevant OAIC staff names below Senior Executive Service (SES)
level (roles will always be left in) and mobile telephone numbers and
direct internal contact details of OAIC staff members.
If you have any queries, please contact us by email or provide a phone
number and advise a convenient time for us to call you.
Kind regards
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Office of the Australian Information
Commissioner
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The OAIC acknowledges Traditional Custodians of Country across Australia
and their continuing connection to land, waters and communities. We pay
our respect to First Nations people, cultures and Elders past and present.
To Michael Betts
I refer to your request for access to documents made to the Office of the
Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) under the Freedom of
Information Act 1982 (Cth) (FOI Act).
Scope of your request
Your FOI request was made in the following terms:
I seek access to the total amount of Federal funds received, including
wages, to this agency and if possible a breakdown of costs.
The information you’re looking for is publicly available online and can be
found on the OAIC website here: [1]OAIC annual reports | OAIC
Our Annual Report is published each financial year and provides a full
breakdown of financial reporting.
Please let us know if this information addresses the scope of your FOI
request. If it does, can you please consider withdrawing your FOI request.
Kind regards
[2][IMG] FOI administration
Office of the Australian Information
Commissioner
E: [3][Privacy Advisory Committee request email]
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The OAIC acknowledges Traditional Custodians of Country across Australia
and their continuing connection to land, waters and communities. We pay
our respect to First Nations people, cultures and Elders past and present.
From: OAIC - FOI <[8][email address]>
Sent: Wednesday, 19 November 2025 3:38 PM
To: [9][FOI #14008 email]
Cc: OAIC - FOI <[10][email address]>
Subject: FOIREQ25/00505 – Acknowledgement of your FOI request to the OAIC
OAIC reference: FOIREQ25/00505
To Michael Betts
I refer to your request below seeking access to documents under the
Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth) (FOI Act).
Scope of your request
Your FOI request was made in the following terms:
I seek access to the total amount of Federal funds received, including
wages, to this agency and if possible a breakdown of costs.
Timeframes for dealing with your request
Section 15 of the FOI Act requires the OAIC to process your request no
later than 30 days after the day we receive it. Your FOI request was
received by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)
on 14 November 2025. The decision on your FOI request therefore falls due
on Sunday 14 December 2025.
Paragraph 3.141 of the Australian Information Commissioner Guidelines
states ‘If the last day for notifying a decision falls on a Saturday,
Sunday or a public holiday, the timeframe will expire on the first
business day following that day.’
Accordingly, the decision will be notified to you on the next working day
following the legislated due date, that being Monday 15 December 2025.
Section 15(6) of the FOI Act allows us a further 30 days in situations
where we need to consult with third parties about certain information,
such as business documents or documents affecting their personal privacy.
We will let you know if the timeframe for issuing you a decision is
extended for any reason, including where we need to consult a third party
during the processing of your matter.
If you do not receive a decision within 30 days, or advice that the
statutory timeframe has been extended, you can apply to the Information
Commissioner for review of what is called a ‘deemed decision’. For further
information, see [11]Apply for an Information Commissioner review | OAIC
(or visit [12]www.oaic.gov.au).
In order to process your request more quickly, we will remove duplicate
material from any document bundle we provide.
To further assist a faster decision, can you please advise whether we can
remove as irrelevant OAIC staff names below Senior Executive Service (SES)
level (roles will always be left in) and mobile telephone numbers and
direct internal contact details of OAIC staff members.
If you have any queries, please contact us by email or provide a phone
number and advise a convenient time for us to call you.
Kind regards
[13][IMG] FOI administration
Office of the Australian
Information Commissioner
E: [14][Privacy Advisory Committee request email]
[15][IMG] | [16][IMG] | [17][IMG] | [18]Subscribe to Information
Matters
The OAIC acknowledges Traditional Custodians of Country across Australia
and their continuing connection to land, waters and communities. We pay
our respect to First Nations people, cultures and Elders past and present.