Justice Transition Project Report
Dear National Disability Insurance Agency,
The Australian Government response to the Disability Royal Commission, Recommendation 8.17 states as follows:
"The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has also commenced work towards implementing the 13 recommendations outlined in the Justice Transition Project Report, which was finalised in October 2024. The report was shared with states and territories as well as other external project stakeholders."
As I read this, it's unclear whether there was a release to the most important 'external project stakeholder': the public?
If not, I request a copy the finalised report
Yours faithfully,
Frank N Fearless
Dear Frank N Frealess,
Freedom of Information Request: Acknowledgement & Extension of Time
Request
Thank you for your request on 4 December 2025, made under the Freedom of
Information Act 1982 (FOI Act), for copies of documents held by the
National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA).
Scope of your Request
You have requested access to:
"...The Australian Government response to the Disability Royal Commission,
Recommendation 8.17 states as follows:
"The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has also commenced work
towards implementing the 13 recommendations outlined in the Justice
Transition Project Report, which was finalised in October 2024. The report
was shared with states and territories as well as other external project
stakeholders."
As I read this, it's unclear whether there was a release to the most
important 'external project stakeholder': the public?
If not, I request a copy the finalised report..."
Processing Timeframes
In accordance with section 15(5)(b) of the FOI Act, a 30-day statutory
period for processing your request commenced from 5 December 2025. This
30-day period expires on 5 January 2026.
The 30-day period can be extended in a number of ways, including with your
agreement.
Extension of Time Request:
Unfortunately, it is currently taking us a little longer than 30 days to
process FOI requests due to a very high volume of incoming matters. I am
therefore seeking your agreement to a 30-day extension of time under
section 15AA of the FOI Act. If you agree to this extension, the new due
date for us to decide on your request will be 5 February 2026.
Please let us know if you agree by 17 December 2025.
Explanation of Extension of Time Request:
The reason I am seeking an extension of time is to ensure I preserve your
review rights under the FOI Act.
FOI applicants are normally entitled to exercise a right of internal
review if they are unsatisfied with the outcome of an FOI decision.
However, this right of review lapses if a FOI decision is not made within
the statutory timeframe. This is because if an agency doesn’t issue their
decision within the statutory timeframe, they are deemed to have refused
the request for documents. If this situation happens, it will limit your
options for formal review to only contacting the OAIC.
You are not obligated to agree to this request, you would still retain
your review rights with our regulatory body OAIC (Office of the Australian
Information Commission).
Irrelevant Information
Section 22 of the FOI Act allows an Agency to redact information from
documents if that information would reasonably be regarded as irrelevant
to a request for access.
Given the nature of your request, it does not seem that NDIA staff
members’ surnames and contact details would be relevant to you. Can you
please send me a reply email confirming that such details are irrelevant
to your request for access?
Action Required
Can I please request a response regarding our request for a 30-day
extension of time, by 17 December 2025.
Next steps
I have completed some preliminary work on your request; however, your
matter will be allocated to an authorised FOI decision-maker for any
further action. The decision-maker may need to contact you to discuss a
range of matters, including refining the scope of your request.
We will contact you using the email address you have provided. Please
advise if you would prefer us to use an alternative means of contact.
In the meantime, if you have any questions or need help, please contact us
at [1][NDIA request email].
Kind regards,
Nikole
Senior Freedom of Information Officer
Information Access and Privacy
Reviews and Information Release Division
National Disability Insurance Agency
E [2][email address]
[3]NDIA logo
[4]LGBTIQA+ rainbow graphic
The NDIA acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout
Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We
pay our respects to them and their cultures and to Elders past and
present.
[5]Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags graphic
Dear Frank N Fearless
Thank you for your request for information.
Please find attached correspondence and documents in relation to your
request. If you require these in a different format, please let us know.
Please contact us at [1][NDIA request email] if you have any questions or
require help.
Thank you.
Kind regards
Carolyn (CJW205)
A/g Assistant Director
Information Access and Privacy Branch
Reviews and Information Release Division
National Disability Insurance Agency
E [2][NDIA request email]
[3]NDIA logo
[4]LGBTIQA+ rainbow graphic
The NDIA acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout
Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We
pay our respects to them and their cultures and to Elders past, present
and emerging.
[5]Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags graphic
From: foi <[NDIA request email]>
Sent: Monday, 15 December 2025 8:29 AM
To: 'Frank N Fearless' <[FOI #14072 email]>
Cc: foi <[NDIA request email]>
Subject: FOI 25/26-1495 (F Fearless) [LEXD 13241] – Your Request for
Information – Acknowledgement & Extension of Time Request
Dear Frank N Frealess,
Freedom of Information Request: Acknowledgement & Extension of Time
Request
Thank you for your request on 4 December 2025, made under the Freedom of
Information Act 1982 (FOI Act), for copies of documents held by the
National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA).
Scope of your Request
You have requested access to:
"...The Australian Government response to the Disability Royal Commission,
Recommendation 8.17 states as follows:
"The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has also commenced work
towards implementing the 13 recommendations outlined in the Justice
Transition Project Report, which was finalised in October 2024. The report
was shared with states and territories as well as other external project
stakeholders."
As I read this, it's unclear whether there was a release to the most
important 'external project stakeholder': the public?
If not, I request a copy the finalised report..."
Processing Timeframes
In accordance with section 15(5)(b) of the FOI Act, a 30-day statutory
period for processing your request commenced from 5 December 2025. This
30-day period expires on 5 January 2026.
The 30-day period can be extended in a number of ways, including with your
agreement.
Extension of Time Request:
Unfortunately, it is currently taking us a little longer than 30 days to
process FOI requests due to a very high volume of incoming matters. I am
therefore seeking your agreement to a 30-day extension of time under
section 15AA of the FOI Act. If you agree to this extension, the new due
date for us to decide on your request will be 5 February 2026.
Please let us know if you agree by 17 December 2025.
Explanation of Extension of Time Request:
The reason I am seeking an extension of time is to ensure I preserve your
review rights under the FOI Act.
FOI applicants are normally entitled to exercise a right of internal
review if they are unsatisfied with the outcome of an FOI decision.
However, this right of review lapses if a FOI decision is not made within
the statutory timeframe. This is because if an agency doesn’t issue their
decision within the statutory timeframe, they are deemed to have refused
the request for documents. If this situation happens, it will limit your
options for formal review to only contacting the OAIC.
You are not obligated to agree to this request, you would still retain
your review rights with our regulatory body OAIC (Office of the Australian
Information Commission).
Irrelevant Information
Section 22 of the FOI Act allows an Agency to redact information from
documents if that information would reasonably be regarded as irrelevant
to a request for access.
Given the nature of your request, it does not seem that NDIA staff
members’ surnames and contact details would be relevant to you. Can you
please send me a reply email confirming that such details are irrelevant
to your request for access?
Action Required
Can I please request a response regarding our request for a 30-day
extension of time, by 17 December 2025.
Next steps
I have completed some preliminary work on your request; however, your
matter will be allocated to an authorised FOI decision-maker for any
further action. The decision-maker may need to contact you to discuss a
range of matters, including refining the scope of your request.
We will contact you using the email address you have provided. Please
advise if you would prefer us to use an alternative means of contact.
In the meantime, if you have any questions or need help, please contact us
at [6][NDIA request email].
Kind regards,
Nikole
Senior Freedom of Information Officer
Information Access and Privacy
Reviews and Information Release Division
National Disability Insurance Agency
E [7][email address]
[8]NDIA logo
[9]LGBTIQA+ rainbow graphic
The NDIA acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout
Australia and their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We
pay our respects to them and their cultures and to Elders past and
present.
[10]Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags graphic