UNCLASSIFIED

Dear Simon

Freedom of Information Request FOI16/136

I refer to your request under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI
Act) for access to documents relating to discretionary powers. I have
taken your request to be for:

                         documents listing and/or summarising
'discretionary powers' currently conferred on ministers of the federal
government by legislation or regulation.

If you disagree with this interpretation of your request, please let me
know as soon as possible.

We received your request on 14 September 2016 and the 30 day statutory
period for processing your request commenced from the day after that date.
You should therefore expect a decision from us by 15 October 2016. The
period of 30 days may be extended if we need to consult third parties or
for other reasons. We will advise you if this happens.

It is the usual practice of the department to not disclose the names and
contact details of junior officers of the department and other government
agencies, where that personal information is contained in documents within
the scope of a request.  The names and contact details of senior officers
will generally be disclosed.  We will take it that you agree to the
removal of junior officers’ personal information unless you advise that
you would like us to consider releasing that information as part of the
documents you have requested.

Please note that information released under the FOI Act may later be
published online on our disclosure log
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subject to certain exceptions. (For example, personal information will not
be published where this would be unreasonable.)

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, please contact me by telephone on
(02) 6141 6666 or by email [2][AGD request email].

Yours sincerely

Alex | FOI Case Manager

Freedom of Information and Privacy Section | Strategy and Delivery

Australian Government Attorney-General's Department | 3 - 5 National
Circuit, Barton ACT 2600
T: +61 (02) 6141 6666  E: [3][AGD request email]

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UNCLASSIFIED

Dear Simon

Please find attached the signed decision letter regarding your Freedom of
Information request FOI 16/136.

Yours sincerely,

Alex | FOI Case Manager

Freedom of Information and Privacy Section | Strategy and Delivery

Australian Government Attorney-General's Department | 3 - 5 National
Circuit, Barton ACT 2600
T: +61 (02) 6141 6666  E: [1][AGD request email]

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of any confidentiality, privilege or copyright in respect
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Privacy Collection Notice

When you make a request for documents or an inquiry about privacy matters,
the Attorney-General’s Department will only collect your personal
information where it is reasonably necessary for, or directly related to,
our functions under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 or the Privacy Act
1988. We may collect your name, email address and telephone number so that
we can contact you about your request under the Freedom of Information Act
for access to documents or access to, or correction of, personal
information; or a complaint you have made or your request for access to,
or correction of, personal information under the Privacy Act. If your
request concerns your personal information, we will collect the minimum
amount of evidence necessary to verify your identity. The handling of your
personal information is protected by the Privacy Act 1988 and our privacy
policy is available at http://www.ag.gov.au/Pages/Privacystatem....
If you have an enquiry or complaint about your privacy, please contact the
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