Workplace monitoring and surveillance
Dear Australian Public Service Commission
I am requesting under the Freedom of Information Act any briefing documents, policies or guidance (excluding drafts) for APS agencies on workplace monitoring and surveillance of APS employees since 2022.
Yours faithfully
O
OFFICIAL
Good morning
I am writing to acknowledge receipt of your request under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) for access to documents held by the Australian Public Service Commission (Commission).
The timeframe for responding to your request is 30 days from the date of receipt. Therefore, the due date for this request is 27 December 2025.
As this date falls within the Commission’s Christmas shutdown period, we seek your agreement for a 30-day extension under section 15AA of the FOI Act. Please advise whether you agree to this extension of time as soon as practicable.
Kind regards
FOI OFFICER
Legal Services
Australian Public Service Commission
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From: O <[FOI #14048 email]>
Sent: Thursday, 27 November 2025 11:32 AM
To: FOI <[email address]>
Subject: Freedom of Information request - Workplace monitoring and surveillance
Dear Australian Public Service Commission
I am requesting under the Freedom of Information Act any briefing documents, policies or guidance (excluding drafts) for APS agencies on workplace monitoring and surveillance of APS employees since 2022.
Yours faithfully
O
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