FOI 23/24-1370

FOI 23/24-1370 DOCUMENT 1

FOI Number	Type of Applicant (for non-personal requests)	Date access granted or Withdrawn	Details
21/22-1825	Media	16/02/2023	“1. A summary of the complaint and any response/outcome/action taken associated with case number #10667 or #10770 and related to redacted: s47G - business information 2. Complaints made about redacted: s47G - business information from 2020 – present 3. Annual financial reports showing how much NDIS funding was paid to redacted: s47G - business information in 2019/20 and 2020/21 4. Annual financial reports showing how much NDIS funding was paid to redacted: s47G - business information — in 2019/20 and 2020/21”
22/23-1244	Media	17/03/2023	“…I am seeking any invoices from redacted: s47G - business information to NDIS participants for services claimed under the NDIS in between January 2022 and February 2023. “
FOI-3 23/24-0109	Media	29/05/2024	Hello, I’m writing to lodge a request for information under the Freedom of Information Act. My contact information is redacted: s47F- personal privacy redacted: s47F- personal privacy@theguardian.com.au redacted: s47F- personal privacy The information I’m seeking is: * All emails, text messages and other communication between Martin Hoffman and redacted: s47F- personal privacy the chief executive of redacted: s47G - business information, from 18 May, 2019, to 21 May, 2022. * All emails, text messages and other communication between Martin Hoffman and John Margerison from 1 January 2017 to 21 May, 2022. * All emails, text messages and other communication Martin Hoffman and minister Stuart Robert related to redacted: s47F- personal privacy from 18 May, 2019, to 21 May, 2022. * File notes, meeting records or other records of verbal conversations between Minister Robert and Martin Hoffman related to redacted: s47F- personal privacy from 18 May, 2019, to 21 May, 2022. * All emails, text messages and other communication between Martin Hoffman and NDIS staff related to redacted: s47F- personal privacy from 18 May, 2019, to 21 May, 2022. * All emails, text messages and other communication between Matt Bulger, NDIS branch manager for operations and support, and representatives redacted: s47F- personal privacy from 18 May, 2019, to 21 May, 2022. Thanks redacted: s47F- personal privacy The Guardian
FOI-3 23/24-0412	Media	7/02/2024	I write seeking access to documents under the Freedom of Information Act 1982. I am seeking access to documents containing information regarding the alleged NDIS fraud by redacted: s47F- personal privacy / redacted: s47G - business information Specifically, I am seeking information about: Any complaints made to the NDIS about alleged NDIS/NDIA fraud occurring at the NDIS supported employment provider named redacted: s47G - business information. Any communications between the NDIS or the Fraud Fusion Taskforce and redacted: s47G - business information regarding these allegations, including but not limited to requests for documentation. Any investigation notes or actions taking by the Fraud Fusion Taskforce or the NDIS regarding these allegations. The time frame for the documents I am are between the months of January 1st 2023 and October 6th 2023. I understand that the names of individual junior staff from redacted: s47G - business information and/or junior NDIS staff may be redacted to protect their identity. However I would not expect these redactions to include senior NDIS staff or executive management at redacted: s47G - business information. I advise I am not interested in duplicate copies of documents or documents that have already been publicly released or media releases, media articles or media statements. I would also like advice if the information I have sought is due to be released under FOI to individuals or organisations prior to finalisation of my FOI application. I also note the onus rests with the agency to prove why any information should not be released under the Act and I request the agency provide evidence in support of any assumptions or assertions used to justify non-disclosure.

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Hello,

I request under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 the following details:

All documents, including notes and other correspondence, relating to the complaints register kept by redacted: s47G - business information in the ACT, between 2016 and 2023.

Specifically, I am seeking the complaints register itself for each year, which I understand redacted: s47G - business information is obliged to maintain and refer to the NDIA upon request.

Could I also request:

• if I could have advice if the information I have sought is due to be released under FOI to individuals or organisations prior to finalisation of my FOI application.
• a total reduction in fees and charges associated with this request as release of the information will: contribute to community understanding on an important issue and inform debate and improve government accountability and transparency. Further, the ABC is a non-profit, publicly funded broadcaster and warrants a remission of fees and charges on that basis.
• That the agency provide a five-day waiting period before provision of the information I have sought onto any disclosure log as this will assist the ABC in the preparation of any material for broadcast or publication including assessing the information and seeking additional comment including from government.

I refer to the OAIC guidelines on this issue and request that if the agency ignores these guidelines that detailed reasons why be provided.

Could any response please be sent by reply email to this email address.

Please feel free to call me on the below numbers if I can assist with the processing of my request, including negotiation of scope.

Thanks in advance,

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