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Dear Mr Foley

 

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I seek access to the FIRB application(s), the decision record, any
conditions, and Treasury briefings relating to the proposed acquisition of
Ayers Rock Resort by Journey Beyond (or its parent or acquisition vehicle)
(1 Jul 2024 – present).

 

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OFFICIAL

-----Original Message-----
From: Dean Foley [4][FOI #13653 email]
Sent: Friday, 12 September 2025 5:26 PM
To: FOI [5][email address]
Subject: Freedom of Information request - FIRB assessment of proposed
acquisition of Ayers Rock Resort by Journey Beyond (or parent) –
application, decision record and conditions (1 Jul 2024–present)

 

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Dear Department of the Treasury,

 

 

 

Under the FOI Act 1982, I seek access to the FIRB application(s), the
decision record, any conditions, and Treasury briefings relating to the
proposed acquisition of Ayers Rock Resort by Journey Beyond (or its parent
or acquisition vehicle) (1 Jul 2024 – present). Please provide edited
copies under s 22 where required and release non‑contentious parts now.

 

 

 

Public‑interest charges waiver requested under s 29(5). If scope is broad,
please start s 24AB consultation.

 

 

 

Yours faithfully,

 

Dean Foley

 

 

 

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