Illumination of the Sydney Opera House on 9th October 2023
Dear Sydney Opera House,
I would like all documents relating to the decision to illuminate the Sydney Opera House in the colours of the Israeli Flag on the 9th October 2023.
Yours faithfully,
Foifoi Mcgee
Dear Sydney Opera House,
Can you please confirm that you have received my request?
Yours faithfully,
Foifoi Mcgee
Good afternoon,
We have received your request, and this is currently being reviewed.
Kind regards,
Aline
Aline Cosson
Right to Information Officer
Technology
Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point
GPO Box 4274 Sydney NSW 2001
[1]SOH image
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The Sydney Opera House honours our First Nations by fostering a shared
sense of belonging for all Australians, and we acknowledge the Gadigal
people, traditional custodians of Tubowgule, the land on which the Opera
House stand
-----Original Message-----
From: Foifoi Mcgee <[2][FOI #13594 email]>
Sent: Wednesday, 10 September 2025 2:44 PM
To: Info Desk <[3][email address]>
Subject: Re: Government Information (Public Access) request - Illumination
of the Sydney Opera House on 9th October 2023
Dear Sydney Opera House,
Can you please confirm that you have received my request?
Yours faithfully,
Foifoi Mcgee
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Good afternoon
As the decision to light the Sydney Opera House sails on 9 October 2023
was made by the NSW Premier, the NSW Government would be best placed to
assist with your enquiry.
Guidance on how to access Premier’s Department information and
publications can be found [1]here.
Kind regards,
Aline
From: Aline Cosson
Sent: Wednesday, 10 September 2025 15:41 PM
To: [FOI #13594 email]
Cc: Info Desk <[email address]>
Subject: Government Information (Public Access) request - Illumination of
the Sydney Opera House on 9th October 2023
Good afternoon,
We have received your request, and this is currently being reviewed.
Kind regards,
Aline
Aline Cosson
Right to Information Officer
Technology
Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point
GPO Box 4274 Sydney NSW 2001
[2]SOH image
Nothing quite like it
The Sydney Opera House honours our First Nations by fostering a shared
sense of belonging for all Australians, and we acknowledge the Gadigal
people, traditional custodians of Tubowgule, the land on which the Opera
House stand
-----Original Message-----
From: Foifoi Mcgee <[3][FOI #13594 email]>
Sent: Wednesday, 10 September 2025 2:44 PM
To: Info Desk <[4][email address]>
Subject: Re: Government Information (Public Access) request - Illumination
of the Sydney Opera House on 9th October 2023
Dear Sydney Opera House,
Can you please confirm that you have received my request?
Yours faithfully,
Foifoi Mcgee
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Dear Aline Cosson,
That decision would have been communicated to the Sydney Opera House. As per the FOI, I would like all documents related to the decision to illuminate the Sydney Opera House on the 9th October 2023.
Yours sincerely,
Foifoi Mcgee
Good morning,
As is often the case with quick turnaround requests for shells
projections, the NSW Government’s decision to light the Sydney Opera House
shells the colours of the Israeli flag was communicated by a phone call on
Sunday, 8 October and then actioned by the Opera House on Monday, 9
October. As a result, there is no written record of this decision being
communicated.
Kind regards,
Aline
-----Original Message-----
From: Foifoi Mcgee <[FOI #13594 email]>
Sent: Wednesday, 17 September 2025 17:37 PM
To: Aline Cosson <[email address]>
Subject: Internal review of Government Information (Public Access) request
- Illumination of the Sydney Opera House on 9th October 2023
Dear Aline Cosson,
That decision would have been communicated to the Sydney Opera House. As
per the FOI, I would like all documents related to the decision to
illuminate the Sydney Opera House on the 9th October 2023.
Yours sincerely,
Foifoi Mcgee
-----Original Message-----
Good afternoon
As the decision to light the Sydney Opera House sails on 9 October 2023
was made by the NSW Premier, the NSW Government would be best placed to
assist with your enquiry.
Guidance on how to access Premier’s Department information and
publications can be found [1]here.
Kind regards,
Aline
From: Aline Cosson
Sent: Wednesday, 10 September 2025 15:41 PM
To: [FOI #13594 email]
Cc: Info Desk <[email address]>
Subject: Government Information (Public Access) request - Illumination of
the Sydney Opera House on 9th October 2023
Good afternoon,
We have received your request, and this is currently being reviewed.
Kind regards,
Aline
Aline Cosson
Right to Information Officer
Technology
Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point
GPO Box 4274 Sydney NSW 2001
[2]SOH image
Nothing quite like it
The Sydney Opera House honours our First Nations by fostering a shared
sense of belonging for all Australians, and we acknowledge the Gadigal
people, traditional custodians of Tubowgule, the land on which the Opera
House stand
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Dear Aline Cosson,
Can we please continue with the request and have an offical response once the request is finalised.
Yours sincerely,
Foifoi Mcgee
Good morning,
I am not sure what you mean by ‘continue with the request’?
If you would prefer making a formal access to information application, you
will find the application form attached. Please note that there is a $30
application fee.
If you choose to submit a formal application by mail, please advise when
you are mailing it so that I can check for receipt by our Loading Dock.
Kind regards,
Aline
-----Original Message-----
From: Foifoi Mcgee <[FOI #13594 email]>
Sent: Wednesday, 24 September 2025 19:18 PM
To: Aline Cosson <[email address]>
Subject: RE: Internal review of Government Information (Public Access)
request - Illumination of the Sydney Opera House on 9th October 2023
Dear Aline Cosson,
Can we please continue with the request and have an offical response once
the request is finalised.
Yours sincerely,
Foifoi Mcgee
-----Original Message-----
Good morning,
As is often the case with quick turnaround requests for shells
projections, the NSW Government’s decision to light the Sydney Opera
House shells the colours of the Israeli flag was communicated by a phone
call on Sunday, 8 October and then actioned by the Opera House on Monday,
9 October. As a result, there is no written record of this decision
being communicated.
Kind regards,
Aline
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Dear Aline Cosson,
I put this request on the right to know website to remain anonymous. the only way to pay for this and remain anonymous is to send cash in the mail. is this acceptable?
Yours sincerely,
Foifoi Mcgee
Good morning,
To make a formal access application, you do need to provide your name and
postal address, as well as a proof of ID. You also need to sign the
attached form. In section 9. Disclosure Log, you can choose to object for
the details about your application and the information provided to be
published on Sydney Opera House website.
Extract here from [1]Accessing NSW government information:
Please note that the Sydney Opera House has responded to your Informal
release of Information request, advising that the NSW Government’s
decision to light the Sydney Opera House shells the colours of the Israeli
flag was communicated by a phone call on Sunday, 8 October and then
actioned by the Sydney Opera House on Monday, 9 October. As a result,
there is no written record of this decision being communicated.
Thank you,
Aline
-----Original Message-----
From: Foifoi Mcgee <[FOI #13594 email]>
Sent: Thursday, 25 September 2025 17:57 PM
To: Aline Cosson <[email address]>
Subject: RE: Internal review of Government Information (Public Access)
request - Illumination of the Sydney Opera House on 9th October 2023
Dear Aline Cosson,
I put this request on the right to know website to remain anonymous. the
only way to pay for this and remain anonymous is to send cash in the mail.
is this acceptable?
Yours sincerely,
Foifoi Mcgee
-----Original Message-----
Good morning,
I am not sure what you mean by ‘continue with the request’?
If you would prefer making a formal access to information application,
you will find the application form attached. Please note that there is a
$30 application fee.
If you choose to submit a formal application by mail, please advise when
you are mailing it so that I can check for receipt by our Loading Dock.
Kind regards,
Aline
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