Situation re Lightening Ridge Air Charter Pty Ltd (LRAC)
Dear Airservices Australia,
I am trying to find out what happened to;
Lightning Ridge Air Charter Pty Ltd (LRAC).
The NSW Government are holding funds from this company in which, in 1988, I invested.
Yours faithfully,
Capt. John A Varley (Rtd)
OFFICIAL
Dear Mr Varley
Thank you for your email.
The Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth) (FOI Act) provides a right of access to documents held by an agency.
The FOI Act requires a request to provide such information as is reasonably necessary to enable a responsible officer to identify any relevant documents.
As such, could you please provide some further information on the specific documents you are seeking?
Kind regards
Ben
Ben Ackhurst
Authorised FOI Decision Maker
Alan Woods Building, 25 Constitution Ave
Canberra ACT 2600, Australia
airservicesaustralia.com
OFFICIAL
Dear MBX FOI,
In late 1988, through a family friend, I made a $1000 investment in Lightning Ridge Air Charter Pty Ltd. Recently, it was found, that NSW Revenue (Unclaimed money) had $300 in the name of John Anthony Varley. I proved it was me by various documents (Claimant ID 178625810).
The reason for the investment was, so I was told, I would be upgraded on flights with Qantas & BA. That was proven wrong. I was also interested in a potential an investment by ISAVIA airlines.
Having proved who I was 'unclaimed money' stated they were extending their hold on funds for a further year. After 36 years I am entitled, I believe, to understand what exactly is going on. I will be 84 in May and possibly the only person still alive in this saga. There can't be any reason,, after all this time, to keep this running.
After all this time I'm very interested in exactly what happened to this company.
ours sincerely,
Capt John A Varley (Rtd)
OFFICIAL
Dear Mr Varley
Airservices Australia (Airservices) acknowledge the receipt of your request for access to documents under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth) (FOI Act) which has been given the reference FOI 24-33.
Your request provides the following:
In late 1988, through a family friend, I made a +ACQ-1000 investment in Lightning Ridge Air Charter Pty Ltd. Recently, it was found, that NSW Revenue (Unclaimed money) had +ACQ-300 in the name of John Anthony Varley. I proved it was me by various documents (Claimant ID 178625810).
The reason for the investment was, so I was told, I would be upgraded on flights with Qantas +ACY- BA. That was proven wrong. I was also interested in a potential an investment by ISAVIA airlines.
Having proved who I was 'unclaimed money' stated they were extending their hold on funds for a further year. After 36 years I am entitled, I believe, to understand what exactly is going on. I will be 84 in May and possibly the only person still alive in this saga. There can't be any reason,, after all this time, to keep this running.
After all this time I'm very interested in exactly what happened to this company.
The statutory period for processing your request is 30 calendar days commencing from the day after the day the request for received, in this case 12 April 2024.
However, if your request captures documents that contains information concerning the business, commercial or financial affairs of another organisation or individual (third party), Airservices is required to consult with these third parties concerned before deciding on the release of those documents: see section 27 of the FOI Act.
If consultation is undertaken with third parties, the initial 30-day period for processing your request will be extended by a further 30 days (see section 15(6) of the FOI Act).
Airservices may impose a charge for the work involved in providing access to the documents you requested. We will notify you of any charges in relation to your request as soon as possible, before we process any requested documents.
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If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at foi+AEA-airservicesaustralia.com.
Kind regards
Ben
FOI Coordinator
Alan Woods Building, 25 Constitution Ave
Canberra ACT 2600, Australia
airservicesaustralia.com
OFFICIAL