Owners Corporations Act - List of addresses with appointed Owners Corporation

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Dear Victorian Department of Justice & Regulation,

Under Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), i would like to request information pertaining to the Owners Corporation Act 2006 - Part 9 -Owners Corporation Register.

I require a list of all current owners corporation plans within post code 3004, with the associated owners corporation register details (Sect 148):

1) the owners corporation plan number and physical address;
2) the name of the manager, registration number of the manager and contact details of the manager (if any);
3) The number of lots in the building

If you need any clarification of this request of if it is too broad in any way please feel free to email me.

If this information is held by an outside contractor then it is your responsibility under the FOIA to obtain that information.

Due to financial hardship, i cannot make payment for any services and request them to be provided under the relevant clause in the act.

I would be grateful if you could confirm in writing that you have received this request, and I look forward to hearing from you within the statutory time period.

Yours faithfully,

Elizabeth

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Dear Elizabeth,

I have spoken to Land Use Victoria who have confirmed that Consumer
Affairs Victoria (CAV) and the Business Licensing Authority (BLA) would be
the appropriate agencies to provide you with the information you seek.
Both the CAV and BLA operate the following joint website:

[1]https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/licensin...

The CAV and BLA can be contacted on telephone: 1300 55 81 81 or you can
lodge an online enquiry here:

[2]https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/contact-...

Regards,
Stuart

Stuart Atkins, Manager FOI & Privacy, Legal Services Division
Corporate Services | Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning
Level 19, 385 Bourke Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000
Mailing address: PO Box 500, East Melbourne Vic 8002
T: 03 9637 8331 | E: [3][email address]

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Freedom of Information request - Owners Corporations Act - List of
addresses with appointed Owners Corporation

Elizabeth
to:
FOI requests at Victorian Department of Justice &
Regulation
06/08/2017 04:25 PM
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Dear Victorian Department of Justice & Regulation,

Under Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), i would like to request
information pertaining to the Owners Corporation Act 2006 - Part 9 -Owners
Corporation Register.

I require a list of all current owners corporation plans within post code
3004, with the associated owners corporation register details (Sect 148):

1) the owners corporation plan number and physical address;
2) the name of the manager, registration number of the manager and contact
details of the manager (if any);
3) The number of lots in the building

If you need any clarification of this request of if it is too broad in any
way please feel free to email me.

If this information is held by an outside contractor then it is your
responsibility under the FOIA to obtain that information.

Due to financial hardship, i cannot make payment for any services and
request them to be provided under the relevant clause in the act.

I would be grateful if you could confirm in writing that you have received
this request, and I look forward to hearing from you within the statutory
time period.

Yours faithfully,

Elizabeth

---------

Dear Elizabeth,

I have spoken to Land Use Victoria who have confirmed that Consumer
Affairs Victoria (CAV) and the Business Licensing Authority (BLA) would be
the appropriate agencies to provide you with the information you seek.
Both the CAV and BLA operate the following joint website:

[1]https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/licensin...

The CAV and BLA can be contacted on telephone: 1300 55 81 81 or you can
lodge an online enquiry here:

[2]https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/contact-...

Regards,
Stuart

Stuart Atkins, Manager FOI & Privacy, Legal Services Division
Corporate Services | Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning
Level 19, 385 Bourke Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000
Mailing address: PO Box 500, East Melbourne Vic 8002
T: 03 9637 8331 | E: [3][email address]

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Dear Elizabeth

I have made some enquiries with Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV) in
relation to your request below.  CAV advise as follows;

"The FOI request asks for details from the Owners Corporation Register
pursuant to Part 9 of the act.

Part 9, section 147 outlines the requirement for the applicant at
registration of a sub division to create an Owners Corporation and
establish an Owners Corporation Register.  The maintenance of this
register is the obligation of the Owners Corporation created at that time.

Section 150 provides information concerning individuals entitled to
inspect this register and the regulations outline the prescribed fee.   As
each register is held by an individual Owners Corporation, it would not be
subject to FOI provisions.  Under the legislation access is limited to
"... a lot owner, a mortgagee of a lot or a purchaser of a lot or the
representative of a lot owner or a mortgagee or a purchaser of a lot, ..."
.  

With respect to the material requested, CAV does have a Register of Owners
Corporation Managers, that is published on its website
 [1]http://multimedia.consumer.vic.gov.au/re...

This information is freely available and the public can access the
following categories of information.  The information can be copied into a
spread sheet for further analysis if required.
 
 

In relation to information on individual lots,  CAV does not collect this
information. "

I hope this is of assistance.

If you have any other queries please don't hesitate to contact this
office.

Regards
Kathy

Kathy Maikousis
Manager, Freedom of Information  Requests

 

From:        Elizabeth <[FOI #3768 email]>
To:        "FOI requests at Victorian Department of Justice &amp;
Regulation" <[Victorian Department of Justice &amp; Regulation request email]>,
Date:        06/08/2017 04:25 PM
Subject:        Freedom of Information request - Owners Corporations Act -
List of addresses with appointed Owners Corporation

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Dear Victorian Department of Justice & Regulation,

Under Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), i would like to request
information pertaining to the Owners Corporation Act 2006 - Part 9 -Owners
Corporation Register.

I require a list of all current owners corporation plans within post code
3004, with the associated owners corporation register details (Sect 148):

1) the owners corporation plan number and physical address;
2) the name of the manager, registration number of the manager and contact
details of the manager (if any);
3) The number of lots in the building

If you need any clarification of this request of if it is too broad in any
way please feel free to email me.

If this information is held by an outside contractor then it is your
responsibility under the FOIA to obtain that information.

Due to financial hardship, i cannot make payment for any services and
request them to be provided under the relevant clause in the act.

I would be grateful if you could confirm in writing that you have received
this request, and I look forward to hearing from you within the statutory
time period.

Yours faithfully,

Elizabeth

---------

Dear Elizabeth,

I have spoken to Land Use Victoria who have confirmed that Consumer
Affairs Victoria (CAV) and the Business Licensing Authority (BLA) would be
the appropriate agencies to provide you with the information you seek.
Both the CAV and BLA operate the following joint website:

[1][2]https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/licensin...

The CAV and BLA can be contacted on telephone: 1300 55 81 81 or you can
lodge an online enquiry here:

[2][3]https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/contact-...

Regards,
Stuart

Stuart Atkins, Manager FOI & Privacy, Legal Services Division
Corporate Services | Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning
Level 19, 385 Bourke Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000
Mailing address:  PO Box 500, East Melbourne  Vic  8002
T: 03 9637 8331  | E: [3][email address]

-------------------------------------------------------------------

Please use this email address for all replies to this request:
[FOI #3768 email]

Is [Victorian Department of Justice &amp; Regulation request email] the wrong address for Freedom of Information
requests to Victorian Department of Justice &amp; Regulation? If so,
please contact us using this form:
[4]https://www.righttoknow.org.au/change_re...

This request has been made by an individual using Right to Know. This
message and any reply that you make will be published on the internet.
More information on how Right to Know works can be found at:
[5]https://www.righttoknow.org.au/help/offi...

If you find this service useful as an FOI officer, please ask your web
manager to link to us from your organisation's FOI page.

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Dear Victorian Department of Justice & Regulation,

ATT: Kathy

Thank you for the response, but it seems things have gone full circle.

You will see that I originally approached the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (https://delwp.vic.gov.au/), appealing to provide a bulk download of the header level detail of their "Owners Corporations Search Report (Premium)" within LANDATA REGD TM. However, they referred me to your area despite the knowledge i had gained that indicated a report could be provided on an individual property.

"Owners Corporation Search Report (Premium)
Copyright State of Victoria. This publication is copyright. No part may be
reproduced by any process except in accordance with the provisions of the
Copyright Act 1968 (Cth) and for the purposes of Section 32 of the Sale of Land
Act 1962 (Vic) or pursuant to a written agreement. The information is only valid
at the time and in the form obtained from the LANDATA REGD TM System. The State
of Victoria accepts no responsibility for any subsequent release, publication or
reproduction of the information."

Yours faithfully,

Elizabeth

Victorian Department of Justice and Community Safety

This is an automated response confirming receipt of your email by the
Freedom of Information Unit, Department of Justice & Regulation Victoria.
** Please do not respond to this email. **
PLEASE NOTE:
The Department of Justice & Regulation Victoria can only process freedom of
information requests that relate to documents held by this department.

If you require documents held by another agency you will need to identify
the relevant agency from the website maintained by the Freedom of
information Commissioner -
http://foicommissioner.vic.gov.au/findin... and contact them
direct.

Making a FOI request to the Department of Justice & Regulation
All emails relating to a freedom of information request to the Department
of Justice & Regulation will be actioned accordingly under the Freedom of
Information Act 1982 (Vic). In the event additional information is
required, you will be contacted by a member of the Freedom of Information
Unit.

Where can I obtain information about making a Freedom of Information
request?
FOI Online provides information on how to make your request –
http://www.foi.vic.gov.au/home/how+to+ap...

Who can I contact regarding Freedom of Information?
All general enquiries regarding freedom of information should be made to –
Office of the Freedom of Information Commissioner - Telephone: 1300 842
364

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Re: Freedom of Information request - Owners Corporations Act - List of
addresses with appointed Owners Corporation

Elizabeth
to:
FOI requests at Victorian Department of Justice &amp;
Regulation
25/08/2017 15:00
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Dear Victorian Department of Justice & Regulation,

ATT: Kathy

Thank you for the response, but it seems things have gone full circle.

You will see that I originally approached the Department of Environment,
Land, Water and Planning (https://delwp.vic.gov.au/), appealing to provide
a bulk download of the header level detail of their "Owners Corporations
Search Report (Premium)" within LANDATA REGD TM. However, they referred me
to your area despite the knowledge i had gained that indicated a report
could be provided on an individual property.

"Owners Corporation Search Report (Premium)
Copyright State of Victoria. This publication is copyright. No part may be
reproduced by any process except in accordance with the provisions of the
Copyright Act 1968 (Cth) and for the purposes of Section 32 of the Sale of
Land
Act 1962 (Vic) or pursuant to a written agreement. The information is only
valid
at the time and in the form obtained from the LANDATA REGD TM System. The
State
of Victoria accepts no responsibility for any subsequent release,
publication or
reproduction of the information."

Yours faithfully,

Elizabeth

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