FOI disclosure logs

Our freedom of information (FOI) disclosure log provides access to information released in response to a request for an FOI access to documents.

PM&C publishes information released under section 11A of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act). Information on how to make a FOI request is available.

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Date of access22 February 2018
Reference numberFOI/2017/159
FOI request

I write to request the release of information contained in a file identified in the INDEXED FILE LISTS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF THE PRIME MINISTER  AND CABINET, 1 July - 31 December 2016.  The file is listed under the heading: Taxation, Financial Sector and Employment.  It is File No. 16-925, Titled:  Advice – Charities – NFPs – DGR.

Information published in the disclosure log FOI/2017/159
Other informationReleased in part.
Date of publication26 February 2018
Date of access21 February 2018
Reference numberFOI/2017/216
FOI request

Can you please provide the document(s) with reference 17-22023, based on the “Files created January - June 2017” available at: [see below]

[Update (23 January 2023): The document referred to in this request is no longer available at pmc.gov.au but is available through the National Library of Australia’s Trove web archive: Files created January - June 2017 (PDF).]

Information published in the disclosure log FOI/2017/216
Other informationReleased in full.
Date of publication26 February 2018
Date of access21 February 2018
Reference numberFOI/PMO/2018/005
FOI request

I write seeking information from the Prime Minister's office under the Freedom of Information Act, specifically all correspondence between the Prime Minister/PMO and the ABC regarding the February 15 article by ABC economics correspondent Emma Alberici, along with all talking points prepared for the Prime Minister on the same issue.

Information published in the disclosure log FOI/PMO/2018/005
Other informationReleased in part.
Date of publication20 June 2018
Date of access19 February 2018
Reference numberFOI/2017/283
FOI request

Can you please provide the document(s) with reference 17-12310, based on the “Files created January - June 2017” available at: [see below]

[Update (23 January 2023): The document referred to in this request is no longer available at pmc.gov.au but is available through the National Library of Australia’s Trove web archive: Files created January - June 2017 (PDF).]

Information published in the disclosure log FOI/2017/283
Other informationReleased in part.
Date of publication19 February 2018
Date of access15 February 2018
Reference numberFOI/2017/278
FOI request

Can you please provide the document(s) with reference 17-19818, based on the “Files created January - June 2017” available at: [see below]

[Update (23 January 2023): The document referred to in this request is no longer available at pmc.gov.au but is available through the National Library of Australia’s Trove web archive: Files created January - June 2017 (PDF).]

Information published in the disclosure log FOI/2017/278
Other informationReleased in full.
Date of publication19 February 2018
Date of access09 February 2018
Reference numberFOI/2017/157
FOI request

Lobbying Code of Conduct.

Information published in the disclosure log FOI/2017/157
Other informationReleased in part.
Date of publication14 February 2018
Date of access01 February 2018
Reference numberFOI/2017/169
FOI request

Documents that details the assessment and/or assessments made by the Commonwealth or on behalf of the Commonwealth of how the humanitarian operation “Operation Padang Assist” in 2009 compared to all other operations that have been recognised under the Humanitarian Overseas Service Medal (HOSM).

Information published in the disclosure log FOI/2017/169 Part 1 , FOI/2017/169 Part 2
Other informationReleased in part.
Date of publication19 February 2018
Date of access31 January 2018
Reference numberFOI/2017/188
FOI request

Information about the specific salaries of SES Band 3 officers in the Department for several financial years, including 2016-17.

Information published in the disclosure log FOI/2017/188
Other informationReleased in full.
Date of publication01 February 2018
Date of access31 January 2018
Reference numberFOI/2017/237
FOI request

Can you please provide the document(s) with reference U17-5261, based on the “Files created January - June 2017” available at: [see below]

[Update (23 January 2023): The document referred to in this request is no longer available at pmc.gov.au but is available through the National Library of Australia’s Trove web archive: Files created January - June 2017 (PDF).]

Information published in the disclosure log FOI/2017/237
Other informationReleased in full.
Date of publication01 February 2018
Date of access25 January 2018
Reference numberFOI/2017/242
FOI request

Can you please provide the document(s) with reference U17-20005, based on the “Files created January - June 2017” available at: [see below]

[Update (23 January 2023): The document referred to in this request is no longer available at pmc.gov.au but is available through the National Library of Australia’s Trove web archive: Files created January - June 2017 (PDF).]

Information published in the disclosure log FOI/2017/242
Other informationReleased in full.
Date of publication30 January 2018
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  2. This column provides a short summary of the FOI access request.
  3. This column provides a short summary of the information provided under s 11A.

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