Prof Murphy claims those over 60 and 70 have a more than one in 10 chance of dying
Dear Department of Health,
On 17 June 2021 Professor Brendan Murphy was quoted as saying "For those over 60 and particularly those over 70, you have a more than one in 10 chance of dying if you get COVID".
This extract is drawn from a news.com.au article titled "AstraZeneca vaccine should now only be given to those aged 60 and above, ATAGI recommends".
Acting under the auspices of the Commonwealth Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request a copy of the documents with which Professor Murphy bases that advice. Namely, persons older than 60 to 70 have greater than 10% chance of dying if they contract the virus responsible for COVID.
Yours faithfully,
Jaay-H
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Dear Jaay-H,
I am writing to notify you that on 17 June 2021 the Department of Health
(department) received your request for access to documents under the
Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) as follows:
“On 17 June 2021 Professor Brendan Murphy was quoted as saying "For those
over 60 and particularly those over 70, you have a more than one in 10
chance of dying if you get COVID".
This extract is drawn from a news.com.au article titled "AstraZeneca
vaccine should now only be given to those aged 60 and above, ATAGI
recommends".
Acting under the auspices of the Commonwealth Freedom of Information Act,
I hereby request a copy of the documents with which Professor Murphy bases
that advice. Namely, persons older than 60 to 70 have greater than 10%
chance of dying if they contract the virus responsible for COVID.”
Request for Extension of Time
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finalise it as quickly as possible. However, the department is currently
experiencing an increased workload to manage and respond to the
coronavirus pandemic, with a large amount of resources being diverted to
do so. Documents relevant to the scope of your request are likely to sit
with the line area who are currently responsible for the department’s
continued response to the coronavirus. The subject matter of your request
also spans across several other business areas, and thus additional time
is required for the relevant areas to conduct appropriate searches to
capture all documents within the scope of your request.
On this basis, the department is seeking an extension of 10 business days,
with a decision to be provided to you no later than COB 30 July 2021.
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Could you please advise the department by COB 15 July 2020 if you agree
to the request for extension of time?
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Kind regards
FOI
FOI Unit – FOI and Legislation Support Section
Legal & Assurance Division | Corporate Operations Group
Legal Advice & Legislation Branch
Australian Government Department of Health
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Dear Jaay-H
Please find attached correspondence in relation to your Freedom of
Information request to the Department of Health.
Kind regards
Celeste
FOI Unit – FOI and Legislation Section
Legal & Assurance Division | Corporate Operations Group
Legal Advice & Legislation Branch
Australian Government Department of Health
T: 02 6289 1666 | E: [1][email address]
GPO Box 9848, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
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Australia and their continued connection to land, sea and community. We
pay our respects to all Elders past and present.
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