I would like the crash history of the area east of Torrens Creek, just on the outskirts of the town.
Dear Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads,
I would like the crash history of Torrens Creek and surrounds for the last five years. I would also like information about the site inspection and legality of a speed camera set up on the east side of Torrens Creek during August 2023.
Yours faithfully,
Leta Howard
Dear Leta
I refer to your Right to Information request to the Department of Transport and Main Roads (department), seeking access to:
1) Crash history of Torrens Creek and surrounds for the last five years; and
2) Information about the site inspection and legality of a speed camera set up on the east side of Torrens Creek during August 2023.
Please be advised that crash data from Queensland roads is available at:
https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/cras...
Right to Information
Section 24(2) of the Right to Information Act 2009 (Qld) (RTI Act) outlines the requirements for making a valid access application for documents/information.
I have formed the view that your application is not valid because you have not paid the statutory application fee of $55.75.
Under section 33(3) of the RTI Act, I must not refuse to deal with your application without providing you a reasonable opportunity to consult with a view to making your application in a way which complies with section 24 of the RTI Act.
Accordingly, I request you pay the statutory application fee of $55.75 in order for your application to continue.
Payment of this outstanding application fee can be made via one of three methods below.
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Please quote reference number RTI-3952 when making payment via any of the above methods.
Until the noncompliance described above has been corrected, the application cannot be progressed as a valid application.
Please note that the due date for response is 4 January 2024. If a response is not received from you by this date, a decision will be made to refuse to further deal with your application.
Further information about accessing information under the RTI Act is available on the department's website: http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/About-us/Right....
If you have any queries, please contact (07) 3066 7108 quoting reference number RTI-3952.
Kind regards
Catherine Troccaz
Advisor (RTI and Privacy) | RTI, Privacy and Complaints Management
Governance Branch | Corporate Division
Department of Transport and Main Roads
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P: (07) 3066 7108
Floor 8 | 61 Mary Street | Brisbane Qld 4000
GPO Box 1549 | Brisbane Qld 4001
[Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads request email]
www.tmr.qld.gov.au
The Department of Transport and Main Roads acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this land and waterways.
We also acknowledge the ancestors and Elders both past and present. The Department of Transport and Main Roads is committed to reconciliation among all Australians.
Dear Ms Howard
Attached is the decision notice on your Right to Information access application to the Department of Transport and Main Roads.
Kind regards
Catherine Troccaz
Advisor (RTI and Privacy) | RTI, Privacy and Complaints Management
Governance Branch | Corporate Division
Department of Transport and Main Roads
____________________________________________________________________
P: (07) 3066 7108
Floor 8 | 61 Mary Street | Brisbane Qld 4000
GPO Box 1549 | Brisbane Qld 4001
[Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads request email]
www.tmr.qld.gov.au
The Department of Transport and Main Roads acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this land and waterways.
We also acknowledge the ancestors and Elders both past and present. The Department of Transport and Main Roads is committed to reconciliation among all Australians.