Professional fees paid to barristers
Dear NSW Crime Commission,
Please provide records of the professional fees paid to barristers of the independent bar in the period 1998-2011.
Yours faithfully,
(Not the real) Bob Neil
OFFICIAL
Good morning,
I refer to your request to the New South Wales Crime Commission (the
Commission) on 4 September 2025.
Due to the historical nature of the records you have requested these are
no longer held by the Commission.
Current expenditure information on the Commission can be found in our
annual reports which can be accessed via our [1]website.
Kind Regards,
Government Information Officer
We acknowledge the Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the
land and waters in which we work and live. We pay respect to elders past
and present. The Commission is committed to supporting all Aboriginal
communities in our great state.
NSW Crime Commission operates a flexible working environment – I work
flexibly.
OFFICIAL
References
Visible links
1. https://www.crimecommission.nsw.gov.au/p...
Dear Government Information Officer,
Thank you for your response to my request for information about barristers' fees paid by the Crime Commission.
I would be grateful if you would please assist with another request that I wish to make.
I am seeking an extract from the 'register of interests' formerly kept by the Crime Commission pursuant to Crime Commission Regulations 2012, sub-regulation 7(4), recording potential conflicts of interest on the part of a Commissioner and/or Assistant Commissioner. I am seeking any entries in the register of interests in relation to Mr Peter Singleton, who was both an Assistant Commissioner and Commissioner.
It appears that this regulation was omitted from the more recent Crime Commission Regulations 2022, and there now may no longer be the same obligation of disclosure imposed on a Commissioner or Assistant Commissioner to disclose such matters.
The Crime Commission Regulations 2022 include a "repeal and savings" clause at Regulation 11, the effect of which is that any "act, matter or thing" that had effect immediately before the repeal of the Crime Commission Regulations 2012, continues to have effect under the more recent 2022 Regulations.
On that basis, sub-regulation 7(4) of the Crime Commission Regulations 2012 should still apply with regard to any historical records. That sub-regulation provides that, "A copy or extract from the record is to be made available on application in the approved form by any person on payment of the fee (if any) determined by the Commission."
I have, however, been unable to locate any 'approved form' for this purpose on the Crime Commission website.
Will this email correspondence suffice for the purpose of the application? Please advise of the correct position. If some other formal process is required, please let me know what must be done in order to gain access to these records.
Kind regards
(Not the Real) Bob Neil
Yours sincerely,
(Not the real) Bob Neil
OFFICIAL
Good morning,
I refer to your enquiry to the NSW Crime Commission (the Commission) regarding entries in the register of interests. The Commission is currently undertaking enquiries regarding the status of the records sought.
Due to the historical nature of the material this process may take some time to complete.
Kind Regards,
We acknowledge the Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land and waters in which we work and live. We pay respect to elders past and present. The Commission is committed to supporting all Aboriginal communities in our great state.
NSW Crime Commission operates a flexible working environment – I work flexibly.
OFFICIAL
-----Original Message-----
From: (Not the real) Bob Neil <[FOI #13591 email]>
Sent: Friday, 17 October 2025 8:58 AM
To: Government Information Officer <[email address]>
Subject: Re: Your request to the New South Wales Crime Commission [SEC=OFFICIAL]
Dear Government Information Officer,
Thank you for your response to my request for information about barristers' fees paid by the Crime Commission.
I would be grateful if you would please assist with another request that I wish to make.
I am seeking an extract from the 'register of interests' formerly kept by the Crime Commission pursuant to Crime Commission Regulations 2012, sub-regulation 7(4), recording potential conflicts of interest on the part of a Commissioner and/or Assistant Commissioner. I am seeking any entries in the register of interests in relation to Mr Peter Singleton, who was both an Assistant Commissioner and Commissioner.
It appears that this regulation was omitted from the more recent Crime Commission Regulations 2022, and there now may no longer be the same obligation of disclosure imposed on a Commissioner or Assistant Commissioner to disclose such matters.
The Crime Commission Regulations 2022 include a "repeal and savings" clause at Regulation 11, the effect of which is that any "act, matter or thing" that had effect immediately before the repeal of the Crime Commission Regulations 2012, continues to have effect under the more recent 2022 Regulations.
On that basis, sub-regulation 7(4) of the Crime Commission Regulations 2012 should still apply with regard to any historical records. That sub-regulation provides that, "A copy or extract from the record is to be made available on application in the approved form by any person on payment of the fee (if any) determined by the Commission."
I have, however, been unable to locate any 'approved form' for this purpose on the Crime Commission website.
Will this email correspondence suffice for the purpose of the application? Please advise of the correct position. If some other formal process is required, please let me know what must be done in order to gain access to these records.
Kind regards
(Not the Real) Bob Neil
Yours sincerely,
(Not the real) Bob Neil
-----Original Message-----
OFFICIAL
Good morning,
I refer to your request to the New South Wales Crime Commission (the
Commission) on 4 September 2025.
Due to the historical nature of the records you have requested these are
no longer held by the Commission.
Current expenditure information on the Commission can be found in our
annual reports which can be accessed via our [1]website.
Kind Regards,
Government Information Officer
We acknowledge the Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the
land and waters in which we work and live. We pay respect to elders past
and present. The Commission is committed to supporting all Aboriginal
communities in our great state.
NSW Crime Commission operates a flexible working environment – I work
flexibly.
OFFICIAL
References
Visible links
1. https://www.crimecommission.nsw.gov.au/p...
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Dear Government Information Officer,
I refer to earlier email correspondence regarding my request for access to records of the NSW Crime Commission, and specifically any entries in the register of interests pertaining to former Assistant Commissioner and Commissioner, Mr Peter Singleton.
In my earlier correspondence, I referred to the relevant statutory provision as being the Crime Commission Regulations 2012, sub-regulation 7(4).
On reflection, for the avoidance of doubt, I believe that another relevant provision, specifically that which applied at the time of Mr Singleton's appointment on or about 10 July 2010, is clause 8 of Schedule 1 to the New South Wales Crime Commission Act 1985 No 117.
I would be grateful for your reply confirming that you have noted this clarification, and insofar as possible, providing an update on the progress of my request.
Yours sincerely,
(Not the real) Bob Neil
OFFICIAL
Good afternoon,
I refer to our previous correspondence regarding this matter.
I acknowledge receipt of your clarification concerning the relevant legislative provision, namely Clause 8 of Schedule 1 to the New South Wales Crime Commission Act 1985.
The New South Wales Crime Commission is currently conducting searches to locate the records you have requested. Given the historical nature of these records, some searches are being undertaken to determine whether certain documents are stored off-site.
I will provide you with a further update next week regarding the status of your request once further enquiries are completed.
Kind regards,
Government Information Officer
OFFICIAL
-----Original Message-----
From: (Not the real) Bob Neil <[FOI #13591 email]>
Sent: Friday, 28 November 2025 7:36 AM
To: Government Information Officer <[email address]>
Subject: RE: Your request to the New South Wales Crime Commission [SEC=OFFICIAL]
Dear Government Information Officer,
I refer to earlier email correspondence regarding my request for access to records of the NSW Crime Commission, and specifically any entries in the register of interests pertaining to former Assistant Commissioner and Commissioner, Mr Peter Singleton.
In my earlier correspondence, I referred to the relevant statutory provision as being the Crime Commission Regulations 2012, sub-regulation 7(4).
On reflection, for the avoidance of doubt, I believe that another relevant provision, specifically that which applied at the time of Mr Singleton's appointment on or about 10 July 2010, is clause 8 of Schedule 1 to the New South Wales Crime Commission Act 1985 No 117.
I would be grateful for your reply confirming that you have noted this clarification, and insofar as possible, providing an update on the progress of my request.
Yours sincerely,
(Not the real) Bob Neil
-----Original Message-----
OFFICIAL
Good morning,
I refer to your enquiry to the NSW Crime Commission (the Commission) regarding entries in the register of interests. The Commission is currently undertaking enquiries regarding the status of the records sought.
Due to the historical nature of the material this process may take some time to complete.
Kind Regards,
We acknowledge the Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land and waters in which we work and live. We pay respect to elders past and present. The Commission is committed to supporting all Aboriginal communities in our great state.
NSW Crime Commission operates a flexible working environment - I work flexibly.
OFFICIAL
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OFFICIAL
Dear Mr Neil,
Thank you for your recent correspondence regarding this matter.
The New South Wales Crime Commission has conducted searches for the records you requested; unfortunately, we were unable to locate them.
If you wish to make any further requests to the New South Wales Crime Commission, please note that these must be submitted under the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (NSW). Information on how to lodge a GIPA request is available on our website at https://www.crimecommission.nsw.gov.au/c....
Kind Regards,
Government Information Officer
We acknowledge the Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land and waters in which we work and live. We pay respect to elders past and present. The Commission is committed to supporting all Aboriginal communities in our great state.
NSW Crime Commission operates a flexible working environment - I work flexibly.
OFFICIAL
-----Original Message-----
From: Government Information Officer <[email address]>
Sent: Friday, 28 November 2025 2:38 PM
To: (Not the real) Bob Neil <[FOI #13591 email]>; Government Information Officer <[email address]>
Subject: RE: Your request to the New South Wales Crime Commission [SEC=OFFICIAL]
OFFICIAL
Good afternoon,
I refer to our previous correspondence regarding this matter.
I acknowledge receipt of your clarification concerning the relevant legislative provision, namely Clause 8 of Schedule 1 to the New South Wales Crime Commission Act 1985.
The New South Wales Crime Commission is currently conducting searches to locate the records you have requested. Given the historical nature of these records, some searches are being undertaken to determine whether certain documents are stored off-site.
I will provide you with a further update next week regarding the status of your request once further enquiries are completed.
Kind regards,
Government Information Officer
OFFICIAL
-----Original Message-----
From: (Not the real) Bob Neil <[FOI #13591 email]>
Sent: Friday, 28 November 2025 7:36 AM
To: Government Information Officer <[email address]>
Subject: RE: Your request to the New South Wales Crime Commission [SEC=OFFICIAL]
Dear Government Information Officer,
I refer to earlier email correspondence regarding my request for access to records of the NSW Crime Commission, and specifically any entries in the register of interests pertaining to former Assistant Commissioner and Commissioner, Mr Peter Singleton.
In my earlier correspondence, I referred to the relevant statutory provision as being the Crime Commission Regulations 2012, sub-regulation 7(4).
On reflection, for the avoidance of doubt, I believe that another relevant provision, specifically that which applied at the time of Mr Singleton's appointment on or about 10 July 2010, is clause 8 of Schedule 1 to the New South Wales Crime Commission Act 1985 No 117.
I would be grateful for your reply confirming that you have noted this clarification, and insofar as possible, providing an update on the progress of my request.
Yours sincerely,
(Not the real) Bob Neil
-----Original Message-----
OFFICIAL
Good morning,
I refer to your enquiry to the NSW Crime Commission (the Commission) regarding entries in the register of interests. The Commission is currently undertaking enquiries regarding the status of the records sought.
Due to the historical nature of the material this process may take some time to complete.
Kind Regards,
We acknowledge the Aboriginal people as the traditional custodians of the land and waters in which we work and live. We pay respect to elders past and present. The Commission is committed to supporting all Aboriginal communities in our great state.
NSW Crime Commission operates a flexible working environment - I work flexibly.
OFFICIAL
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[FOI #13591 email]
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:
https://www.righttoknow.org.au/help/offi...
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