Residential Committees Review
Dear Australian National University,
Under the Freedom of Information Act 1982, I request access to the following documents:
- Any emails which contain the words "ResCom student survey", "Res Com student leadership model", "Residential Committee Student Survey" or similar, and were sent by or sent to either the 'Director, Residential Experience Division' or 'Head of Residence, Burton and Garran Hall, Residential Experience Division'
Date range for the documents being requested
01/01/2024 - 19/08/2025
To assist in the processing of this request, I agree to the redaction where necessary of any person's contact details, as well as redaction of names of any person other than those people considered part of the University Executive as defined by the University website at https://www.anu.edu.au/about/university-...
Yours faithfully,
Rupert Black
Good morning,
On 19 August 2025, the Australian National University (the University)
received your request for access to documents under the Freedom of
Information Act 1982 (the FOI Act).
The University has taken your request to be as follows:
Under the Freedom of Information Act 1982, I request access to the
following documents:
- Any emails which contain the words "ResCom student survey", "Res Com
student leadership model", "Residential Committee Student Survey" or
similar, and were sent by or sent to either the 'Director, Residential
Experience Division' or 'Head of Residence, Burton and Garran Hall,
Residential Experience Division'
Date range for the documents being requested
01/01/2024 - 19/08/2025
Your request has been assigned the case number 202500205.
Processing Timeframe
The statutory time frame for processing your request is 30 calendar days
from the day after the date your request was received by the University.
You should therefore expect a decision from us by 18 September 2025.
This period of 30 days may be extended if we need to consult third
parties, impose a charge or for other reasons. We will advise you in
writing if this happens.
We will contact you using the email address you provided. Please advise if
you would prefer us to use an alternative means of contact. If you have
any questions regarding your request, please feel free to contact the FOI
Team via the functional email [1][ANU request email].
The FOI Team’s workload is currently at very high levels due the
unprecedented volume of FOI requests.
We are using our best endeavors to process all requests expeditiously,
however, there may be some slippage due to the current workload. We will
keep in touch with you and advise if there are any significant delays,
and, will, if necessary, seek extensions as permitted by the Act.
Yours sincerely
FOI Team
University Governance Office
The Australian National University
Email: [2][ANU request email]
Web: [3]https://www.anu.edu.au/freedom-of-inform...
TEQSA Provider ID: PRV12002 (Australian University) | CRICOS Provider
Code: 00120C | ABN: 52 234 063 906
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Good afternoon,
I refer to your request for access to documents under the Freedom of
Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) received by the University on 19 August
2025.
Your request is receiving attention and a decision will be provided to you
as soon as possible.
Unfortunately, we are currently experiencing delays regarding your request
and we will be unable to provide you with a response by the current
decision date of 18 September 2025.
There are also likely to be further delays due to the FOI team dealing
with a number of complex FOI requests with minimal staff.
Accordingly, the University is seeking an extension of time of 30 days in
accordance with section 15AA of the FOI Act.
If you agree to the extension, the University would be required to provide
you with a decision notice by no later than COB Monday 20 October 2025.
Your earliest response would be appreciated as we are required to notify
the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) of any
extension agreed.
Yours sincerely,
FOI Team
University Governance Office
The Australian National University
Email: [1][ANU request email]
Web: [2]https://www.anu.edu.au/freedom-of-inform...
TEQSA Provider ID: PRV12002 (Australian University) | CRICOS Provider
Code: 00120C | ABN: 52 234 063 906
References
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mailto:[ANU request email]
2. https://www.anu.edu.au/freedom-of-inform...
https://www.anu.edu.au/freedom-of-inform...
Good afternoon,
Just following up on our below email to you.
We can assure you that your request is being processed. Would you agree to
an extension of 30 days in accordance section 15AA of the Freedom of
Information Act 1982?
If you agree to the extension, the University would be required to provide
you with a decision notice by no later than COB Monday 20 October 2025.
Yours sincerely,
FOI Team
University Governance Office
The Australian National University
Email: [1][ANU request email]
Web: [2]https://www.anu.edu.au/freedom-of-inform...
TEQSA Provider ID: PRV12002 (Australian University) | CRICOS Provider
Code: 00120C | ABN: 52 234 063 906
From: Freedom of Information <[ANU request email]>
Sent: Monday, 15 September 2025 11:57 AM
To: '[FOI #13513 email]'
<[FOI #13513 email]>
Cc: Freedom of Information <[ANU request email]>
Subject: Your FOI Request - ref. 202500205 - Do you agree to an extension?
(s 15AA) - Residential Surveys
Importance: High
Good afternoon,
I refer to your request for access to documents under the Freedom of
Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) received by the University on 19 August
2025.
Your request is receiving attention and a decision will be provided to you
as soon as possible.
Unfortunately, we are currently experiencing delays regarding your request
and we will be unable to provide you with a response by the current
decision date of 18 September 2025.
There are also likely to be further delays due to the FOI team dealing
with a number of complex FOI requests with minimal staff.
Accordingly, the University is seeking an extension of time of 30 days in
accordance with section 15AA of the FOI Act.
If you agree to the extension, the University would be required to provide
you with a decision notice by no later than COB Monday 20 October 2025.
Your earliest response would be appreciated as we are required to notify
the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) of any
extension agreed.
Yours sincerely,
FOI Team
University Governance Office
The Australian National University
Email: [3][ANU request email]
Web: [4]https://www.anu.edu.au/freedom-of-inform...
TEQSA Provider ID: PRV12002 (Australian University) | CRICOS Provider
Code: 00120C | ABN: 52 234 063 906
References
Visible links
1. mailto:[ANU request email]
mailto:[ANU request email]
2. https://www.anu.edu.au/freedom-of-inform...
https://www.anu.edu.au/freedom-of-inform...
3. mailto:[ANU request email]
mailto:[ANU request email]
4. https://www.anu.edu.au/freedom-of-inform...
https://www.anu.edu.au/freedom-of-inform...
Dear Freedom of Information,
Yes, I am happy to agree to a 30 day extension.
Yours sincerely,
Malakai
Acknowledged with thanks, Malakai.
Yours sincerely,
FOI Team
University Governance Office
The Australian National University
Email: [ANU request email]
Web: https://www.anu.edu.au/freedom-of-inform...
TEQSA Provider ID: PRV12002 (Australian University) | CRICOS Provider Code: 00120C | ABN: 52 234 063 906
-----Original Message-----
From: Malakai <[FOI #13513 email]>
Sent: Tuesday, 16 September 2025 4:36 PM
To: Freedom of Information <[ANU request email]>
Subject: RE: Your FOI Request - ref. 202500205 - Do you agree to an extension? (s 15AA) - Follow-Up - Residential Surveys
Dear Freedom of Information,
Yes, I am happy to agree to a 30 day extension.
Yours sincerely,
Malakai
-----Original Message-----
Good afternoon,
Just following up on our below email to you.
We can assure you that your request is being processed. Would you agree to
an extension of 30 days in accordance section 15AA of the Freedom of
Information Act 1982?
If you agree to the extension, the University would be required to provide
you with a decision notice by no later than COB Monday 20 October 2025.
Yours sincerely,
FOI Team
University Governance Office
The Australian National University
Email: [1][ANU request email]
Web: [2]https://www.anu.edu.au/freedom-of-inform...
TEQSA Provider ID: PRV12002 (Australian University) | CRICOS Provider
Code: 00120C | ABN: 52 234 063 906
From: Freedom of Information <[ANU request email]>
Sent: Monday, 15 September 2025 11:57 AM
To: '[FOI #13513 email]'
<[FOI #13513 email]>
Cc: Freedom of Information <[ANU request email]>
Subject: Your FOI Request - ref. 202500205 - Do you agree to an extension?
(s 15AA) - Residential Surveys
Importance: High
Good afternoon,
I refer to your request for access to documents under the Freedom of
Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) received by the University on 19 August
2025.
Your request is receiving attention and a decision will be provided to you
as soon as possible.
Unfortunately, we are currently experiencing delays regarding your request
and we will be unable to provide you with a response by the current
decision date of 18 September 2025.
There are also likely to be further delays due to the FOI team dealing
with a number of complex FOI requests with minimal staff.
Accordingly, the University is seeking an extension of time of 30 days in
accordance with section 15AA of the FOI Act.
If you agree to the extension, the University would be required to provide
you with a decision notice by no later than COB Monday 20 October 2025.
Your earliest response would be appreciated as we are required to notify
the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) of any
extension agreed.
Yours sincerely,
FOI Team
University Governance Office
The Australian National University
Email: [3][ANU request email]
Web: [4]https://www.anu.edu.au/freedom-of-inform...
TEQSA Provider ID: PRV12002 (Australian University) | CRICOS Provider
Code: 00120C | ABN: 52 234 063 906
References
Visible links
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mailto:[ANU request email]
2. https://www.anu.edu.au/freedom-of-inform...
https://www.anu.edu.au/freedom-of-inform...
3. mailto:[ANU request email]
mailto:[ANU request email]
4. https://www.anu.edu.au/freedom-of-inform...
https://www.anu.edu.au/freedom-of-inform...
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