Photographs and documents pertaining to the reported lost radioactive source, January 2023
Dan Monceaux made this Freedom of Information request to Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation
Dear Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation,
I am writing to make a request under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 for electronic copies of all photographs, email correspondence, written documentation and reports pertaining to the radiation source that was lost between Newman and Perth, Western Australia, as reported via various news media in January 2023.
Yours faithfully,
Dan Monceaux,
Adelaide, South Australia
Dear Dan
I acknowledge receipt of your Freedom of Information request dated 2 February 2023.
The emergency response involved a number of Commonwealth entities. We are still considering the most appropriate agency to process your request. We will let you know once a decision has been made.
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FOI Coordinator
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Dear Dan
I refer to your request for access under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) to the following documents:
'all photographs, email correspondence, written documentation and reports pertaining to the radiation source that was lost between Newman and Perth, Western Australia, as reported via various news media in January 2023'
The subject matter of your request closely relates to the functions of Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) who were the lead Commonwealth agency responding the matter.
I am writing to inform you that your request has been transferred to ARPANSA under the provisions of section 16 of the FOI Act on the basis that your request more closely relates to the responsibilities and functions of that agency.
ARPANSA have agreed to accept the transfer.
You can reach ARPANSA's FOI Officer via email at [email address]
Kind regards
Gemma Larkins
Senior Lawyer
Chief Operating Officer Group
www.ansto.gov.au
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