FOI disclosure log

FOI disclosure log documents

FOI reference number Date of access1 FOI request2 Information published in the disclosure log3 Other information
12/16568 15 April 2013 The most recent and comprehensive PPQs and Senate Estimates Briefings, and briefings prepared for meetings with various stakeholders on the Australian Government's position on the current negotiating text of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement - Intellectual Property chapter. The most recent and comprehensive PPQs and Senate Estimates Briefings, and briefings prepared for meetings with various stakeholders on the Australian Government's position on the current negotiating text of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement - Intellectual Property chapter [PFD 1 MB]  
13/4439 12 April 2013 All cable traffic from the Australian Embassy to the United States of America, Washington DC, to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Canberra, sent between 22 February 2013 and 5 March 2013 inclusive, that relates to WikiLeaks, Julian Paul Assange and/or Bradley E Manning. All cables Washington on Julian Assange, Wikileaks and Bradley Manning from 22 February 2013 to 5 March 2013 [PFD 4.56 MB]  
12/14658 25 March 2013 All records of communications between the Australian Embassy in Cambodia and DFAT in Canberra regarding proposals by BHP Billiton to obtain a concession from the Cambodian Government to mine bauxite covering the period 1 July 2006 to 31 December 2009. All records of communications between the Australian Embassy in Cambodia and DFAT in Canberra regarding proposals by BHP Billiton to obtain a concession from the Cambodian Government to mine bauxite covering the period 1 July 2006 to 31 December 2009. [PFD 3.84 MB]  
13/1384 13 March 2013 Briefing notes for the new secretary on Australia’s role on the United Nations Security Council, including any resourcing, staffing or administrative requirements. Briefing notes for the new secretary on Australia’s role on the United Nations Security Council, including any resourcing, staffing or administrative requirements. [PFD 44 KB]  
12/17836 7 March 2013 Documents (cables between DFAT and the Australian Office Taipei, ministerial submissions, briefings/reports) pertaining to the detention and trial of former president Chen Shui-bian and the detention and trial of DPP officials on corruption related charges. Documents which illustrate the range of human rights issues monitored by DFAT and the Australian Office Taipei over the period May 2008 to the present. Documents (cables between DFAT and the Australian Office Taipei, ministerial submissions, briefings/reports) pertaining to the detention and trial of former president Chen Shui-bian and the detention and trial of DPP officials on corruption related charges. Documents which illustrate the range of human rights issues monitored by DFAT and the Australian Office Taipei over the period May 2008 to the present [PDF 6.39 MB]  
1212-F470 27 February 2013 Whole copies of any documents which refer to:
  • both Australia abstaining from supporting Palestine being given observer state status at the United Nations, and, support from a country or countries for Australia gaining a seat on the United Nations Security Council; or
  • both Australia supporting Palestine being given observer state status at the United Nations, and, support from a country or countries for Australia gaining a seat on the United Nations Security Council; or
  • any country or countries, or representatives of their Governments subsequently voicing concerns when they became aware that the Prime Minister, Ms Gillard, and/or Australia was contemplating voting "no" on Palestine being granted observer state status at the United Nations.
 Documents in relation to Palestinian observer status at the United Nations and Australia’s UN Security Council bid [PDF 4.59 MB]  
12/18027 26 February 2013

All cable traffic from the Australian Embassy to the United States of America, Washington DC, to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Canberra, sent between 28 August 2012 and 20 December 2012 inclusive, that relates to WikiLeaks, Julian Paul Assange and/or Bradley E Manning.

Cables sent from Washington between November and December 2012 relating to Wikileaks, Assange and/or Manning. [PDF 2.28 MB]

  
12/16858 8 February 2013
  1. All ministerial correspondence and briefs prepared for, and signed by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Hon Bob Carr MP and the Minister for Trade, the Hon Dr Craig Emerson MP in relation to sales of uranium to India; and
  2. Briefings prepared for the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator the Hon Bob Carr and the Minister for Trade the Hon Dr Craig Emerson MP which outline risks in selling uranium to India, specifically relating to safeguards and the fact India is not a signatory to the Non-Proliferation Treaty. From the set of Possible Parliamentary Question briefs, only the most comprehensive and most recent briefings should be provided.

Naturally, I do not seek exempt Cabinet documents or legal advice.

Ministerial correspondence and briefings prepared for and signed by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, and the Minister for trade, in relation to sales of uranium to India, and briefings prepared for the Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Minister for Trade which outline risks in selling uranium to India, specifically relating to safeguards and the fact that India is not a signatory to the NPT.

  
12/14957 25 January 2013

Records on the total value and number of outstanding traffic and parking fines issued to vehicles registered with foreign diplomatic missions on consular posts, including a breakdown on the number and total dollar amounts owed by each foreign mission or post; and

Copies of all correspondence since January 2010 between the Department and any heads of foreign missions or posts stationed in Australia concerning (i) outstanding fines, and (ii) serious or repeat traffic infringements involving diplomatic or consular agents or family members

Records on the total value and number of outstanding traffic and parking fines issued to vehicles registered with foreign diplomatic missions on consular posts, including a breakdown on the number and total dollar amounts owed by each foreign mission or post; [PDF 1.2 MB]; and

Copies of all correspondence since January 2010 between the Department and any heads of foreign missions or posts stationed in Australia concerning (i) outstanding fines, and (ii) serious or repeat traffic infringements involving diplomatic or consular agents or family members.

 Following an internal review of the original decision further information was released to the applicant on 14 March 2013.
12/17891 21 December 2012 Final versions of the formal project documents relating to DAP funds provided to: Paladin Energy. This includes any final piece of documentation which reflects a formal agreement on how the funds provided are to be spent, or, in the absence of such documents, the final contract between the parties. Formal project documents relating to DAP funds provided to Paladin Energy [PDF 276 KB]  
12/15462 21 December 2012 All cable traffic sent since 18 June 2012 between the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and (1) the Australian High Commission, Ottawa, (2) the Australian Embassy, Washington DC, (3) the Australian High Commission, London, and/or (4) the Australian High Commission Wellington, that relates to the alleged unauthorised disclosure of classified information by and the subsequent prosecution (and guilty plea) of Canadian naval intelligence officer, Jeffrey Paul Delisle. Cables since 18 June 2012 on Jeffrey Paul Delisle [PDF 3.44 MB]  
12/13223 17 December 2012 Correspondence in relation to the Stronger Futures Bills or Acts (these including: Stronger Futures in the Northern Territory Bill 2011; Stronger Futures in the Northern Territory Bill 2012; Stronger Futures in the Northern Territory (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2011 and Social Security Legislation Amendment Bill 2011 and subsequent Acts):
  • From Mr Peter Woolcott, Permanent Representative of Australia to the United Nations at Geneva, in relation to the Stronger Futures Bills or Acts, to any and all of the following: Special Rapporteurs Mr James Anaya and Ms Magdelena Sepulveda Carmona; the UN Human Rights Council; Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Ms Jenny Macklin MP, Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs.
  • From any of the above listed parties to Mr Woolcott in relation to the Stronger Futures Bills or Acts.
 Correspondence in relation to the Stronger Futures Bills or Acts [PDF 1 MB] (these including: Stronger Futures in the Northern Territory Bill 2011; Stronger Futures in the Northern Territory Bill 2012; Stronger Futures in the Northern Territory (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2011 and Social Security Legislation Amendment Bill 2011 and subsequent Acts):
  • From Mr Peter Woolcott, Permanent Representative of Australia to the United Nations at Geneva, in relation to the Stronger Futures Bills or Acts, to any and all of the following: Special Rapporteurs Mr James Anaya and Ms Magdelena Sepulveda Carmona; the UN Human Rights Council; Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Ms Jenny Macklin MP, Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs.
  • From any of the above listed parties to Mr Woolcott in relation to the Stronger Futures Bills or Acts.
  
12/15123 3 December 2012 All cable traffic from the Australian Embassy to the United States of America, Washington DC, to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Canberra, sent between 28 August 2012 and 18 October 2012 inclusive, that relates to Wikileaks, Julian Paul Assange and/or Bradley E Manning. All cable traffic from the Australian Embassy to the United States of America, Washington DC, to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Canberra, sent between 28 August 2012 and 18 October 2012 inclusive, that relates to Wikileaks, Julian Paul Assange and/or Bradley E Manning. [PDF 784 KB]  
12/13062 21 November 2012 Documents from 1 January 2010 relating to possible changes to the status of New Zealand citizens but excluding emails and draft documents yet to be finalised. Document relating to possible changes to the status of New Zealand citizens. [PDF 36 KB]  
12/12035 14 November 2012 Minutes of the conduct and ethics unit meetings, in addition to statistics, for the period 2010-2011, and 2011-2012. Minutes of the conduct and ethics unit meetings, in addition to statistics, for the period 2010-2011, and 2011-2012. [PDF 459 KB]  
12/5068 6 November 2012 Final versions of Ministerial Submissions (including their attachments) generated post-August 2010 (when Australia took responsibility for the Uruzgan Province Provincial Reconstruction Team) in relation to the monitoring of persons who were:

a. Detained or otherwise held (by the Australian Defence Force of other Australian personnel) in Australian custody in Tarin Kowt, Afghanistan, and

b. Later transferred directly or indirectly to US, UK or Afghan custody.		 Ministerial submissions from August 2010 concerning monitoring of persons who were:

a. Detained or otherwise held (by the Australian Defence Force of other Australian personnel) in Australian custody in Tarin Kowt, Afghanistan, and

b. Later transferred directly or indirectly to US, UK or Afghan custody. [PDF 7.33 MB]		  
12/14321 5 November 2012 Ministerial Submission to Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd dealing with the subject "FOI application: WikiLeaks documents sent by DFAT to FMO," dated 17 November 2011 (reference no 11-1520). Ministerial submission 11-1520 [372 KB]  
12/12995 5 November 2012 CAll cable traffic from the Australian High Commission in London, sent between 18 June 2012 and 28 August 2012 inclusive, that relates to Julian Paul Assange. Cables from London sent between 18 June – 28 August 2012 relating to Julian Paul Assange. [PDF 1.7 MB]  
12/10014 29 October 2012 Any documents, reports and emails etc relating to a breakdown and itemisation of the funding provided to the Australian Federal Police (AFP) from 2009 until now for the Counter Radicalisation Community Engagement Strategy and any other projects that the AFP may be involved with in Indonesia.   For further information please contact DFAT FOI.
12/4777 23 October 2012 The incoming briefs for Minister Bob Carr. The incoming briefs for Minister Bob Carr.  
12/12643 23 October 2012 All proposed itineraries and estimated travel costs of official overseas travel for the Minister for Foreign Affairs and his staff since 13 March 2012. All proposed itineraries and estimated travel costs of official overseas travel for the Minister for Foreign Affairs and his staff since 13 March 2012. [PDF 6.7 MB]  
12/10209 17 October 2012 All cable traffic from the Australian Embassy to the United States of America, Washington DC, to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Canberra, sent between 15 July 2010 and 30 August 2010 inclusive, that relates to Wikileaks, Julian Paul Assange and/or Bradley E Manning. Cables from Washington to Canberra sent between 15 July 2010 – 30 August 2010 that relate to Wikileaks, Julian Paul Assange and/or Bradley E Manning. [PDF 8.4 MB]  
1207-F389 3 October 2012 Police and/or court reports and any judgements in relation to the case of employee embezzlement in Buenos Aires.   For further information please contact DFAT FOI.
12/6182 26 September 2012 All documents (including electronic documents) held by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade that record or otherwise relate to communications or discussions between the Australian and United States Governments concerning public access (or possible access, or exemption from access) under the Australian Freedom of Information Act 1982 to documents or information relating to Wikileaks and/or Julian Paul Assange. Documents held by the Department that record or otherwise relate to communications or discussions between the Australian and United States Governments concerning public access (or possible access, or exemption from access) under the Australian Freedom of Information Act 1982 to documents or information relating to Wikileaks and/or Julian Paul Assange. [PDF 380 KB]  
12/13213 26 September 2012 Documents, including but not limited to cable traffic between the Australian High Commission, Nairobi, Kenya and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Canberra, that relate to the reported arrest of an Australian terrorist suspect by Kenya Police's Anti-Terrorism Police Unit in July 2012. Cable from the Australian High Commission in Nairobi and e-mail relating to the reported arrest of an Australian terrorism suspect by Kenya Police's anti-terrorism unit. [PDF 538 KB]  
12/4496, 12/14059 21 September 2012 Records of conversation between the Australian embassy staff in Manila and Filipino officials regarding the contract for Tenix to supply six search and rescue boats to the Philippines Coast Guard. The time period of my request runs from January 1 2000 until December 31 2005.
All correspondence between the Australian embassy in Manila and Canberra regarding the Philippine Government's refusal to repay money owed for the delivery of search and rescue vessels from Tenix. The time period relevant to my request is 1 January 2005 until 31 December 2007.		 Records of conversation between the Australian embassy in Manila and Filipino officials regarding the contract for Tenix to supply for Tenix to supply six search and rescue boats to the Philippines Coast Guard.
All correspondence between the Australian embassy in Manila and Canberra regarding the Philippine Government's refusal to repay money owed for the delivery of search and rescue vessels from Tenix. [PDF 936 KB]		  
12/11707 17 September 2012 Any correspondence - letters or emails - between former foreign minister Kevin Rudd and the Foreign Affairs department dated between 4 April 2012 and 2 August 2012 and relating to the release of FOI request, PM&C reference number, FOI/2012/025 - "Australia Network Tender Letter". In addition, I seek access to any correspondence - letters or emails - between Foreign Minister Bob Carr and the Foreign Affairs department dated between 4 April 2012 and 2 August 2012 related to the release of FOI request, PM&C reference number, FOI/2012/025 - "Australia Network Tender Letter". Any correspondence - letters or emails - between former foreign minister Kevin Rudd and the Foreign Affairs department dated between 4 April 2012 and 2 August 2012 and relating to the release of FOI request, PM&C reference number, FOI/2012/025 - "Australia Network Tender Letter". In addition, I seek access to any correspondence - letters or emails - between Foreign Minister Bob Carr and the Foreign Affairs department dated between 4 April 2012 and 2 August 2012 related to the release of FOI request, PM&C reference number, FOI/2012/025 - "Australia Network Tender Letter". [PDF 198 KB]  
12/5519 17 September 2012 Documents relating to the Australia Network Tender process. Documents relating to the Australia Network Tender process. PDF [126 KB]  
12/10250 30 August 2012

Documents relating to background checks on interns in Paris and Madrid, their duties, procedures and access to computer systems, from June 2008 to present.

“Scope of the request."

 Documents relating to background checks on interns in Paris, their duties, procedures and access to computer systems, from June 2008 to present. [PDF 1.2 MB]  
12/9989 30 August 2012 All documents relating to the filming of Oceans 12 at the Ambassador's Residence in Paris in 2004, in particular how much was paid to the embassy for filming rights and what happened to that payment. Documents relating to the filming of Oceans 12 at the Ambassador's Residence in Paris in 2005. [PDF 1.7 MB]  
12/10056 28 August 2012 "Information relating to the capsized vessel found about 120 nautical miles south of Java on June 21, 2012. I seek:
  • Any media talking points prepared relating to the vessel;
  • Any key issues papers relating to the vessel;
  • Any question time briefs relating to the vessel;
  • Any timelines prepared by PSIAT relating to the vessel"
 "Information relating to the capsized vessel found about 120 nautical miles south of Java on June 21, 2012. I seek: [PDF 2.3 MB]
  • Any media talking points prepared relating to the vessel;
  • Any key issues papers relating to the vessel;
  • Any question time briefs relating to the vessel;
  • Any timelines prepared by PSIAT relating to the vessel"
  
12/8256 16 August 2012

1. Ministerial briefings provided by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator the Hon Bob Carr, that relate to WikiLeaks, Julian Paul Assange and/or Bradley E Manning.

2. All cable traffic from the Australian Embassy to the United States of America, Washington DC, to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Canberra, sent between 1 February 2012 and 30 April 2012 inclusive, that relates to Wikileaks, Julian Paul Assange and/or Bradley E Manning.

 Ministerial briefings provided by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator the Hon Bob Carr, that relate to WikiLeaks, Julian Paul Assange and/or Bradley E Manning, and All cable traffic from the Australian Embassy to the United States of America, Washington DC, to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Canberra, sent between 1 February 2012 and 30 April 2012 inclusive, that relates to Wikileaks, Julian Paul Assange and/or Bradley E Manning [PDF 2.24 MB]  
12/5652 7 August 2012

"I am writing to request copies of any documentation held by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), which relate to the causes and dynamics of violence that unfolded in Timor-Leste, between 1 May and 25 May 2006. The violence prompted intervention by Australian Forces.

I would be very grateful to receive copies of any communications, press releases or reports that reflect DFAT's understanding of the causes and dynamics of the May violence. These documents would have been produced by embassy officers in Dili between 1 May and 1 July of 2006."

"I am writing to request copies of any documentation held by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), which relate to the causes and dynamics of violence that unfolded in Timor-Leste, between 1 May and 25 May 2006. The violence prompted intervention by Australian Forces.

I would be very grateful to receive copies of any communications, press releases or reports that reflect DFAT's understanding of the causes and dynamics of the May violence. These documents would have been produced by embassy officers in Dili between 1 May and 1 July of 2006."

 
12/8359 18 July 2012 All cables from Ottawa, Washington and Wellington, that relate to the alleged unauthorised disclosure of classified information by and subsequent prosecution of Canadian naval intelligence officer, Jeffry Paul Delisle. Cable relating to the alleged unauthorised disclosure of classified information by and subsequent prosecution of Canadian naval intelligence officer, Jeffry Paul Delisle. [PDF 30 KB]  
12/4915 10 July 2012 Statistical information collected from Australian Consulates regarding overseas deaths of Australians for the years 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011. The categories include: accidental death, suicide, illness, murder and unknown. Statistical information collected from Australian Consulates regarding overseas deaths of Australians for the years 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011. The categories include: accidental death, suicide, illness, murder and unknown.  
12/6618 9 July 2012
  1. Any documents which summarise the defamation case in the NSW Supreme Court which was settled in 2011 relating to a communication made by a department officer;
  2. Any documents giving a summary of court action about property-related proceedings brought in a foreign court by the current owner of the land formerly owned by the Commonwealth Government. The case is referred to in Appendix 7 of the 2010-2011 Annual Report; and
  3. Any documents giving a summary of court action about property-related proceedings brought in a foreign court by the current owner of the land formerly owned by the Commonwealth Government. The case is referred to in Appendix 7 of the 2010-2011 Annual Report.
 Documents created concerning the defamation case in the NSW Supreme Court which was settled in 2011 relating to a communication made by a department office, providing a summary of court action about property-related proceedings brought in a foreign court by the current owner of the land formerly owned by the Commonwealth Government, and providing a summary of court action about property-related proceedings brought in a foreign court by the current owner of the land formerly owned by the Commonwealth Government.  
12/6620 6 July 2012
  1. Copies of all correspondence or documents received from the Victorian Government or any other Australian State government from 1 February 2011 concerning any issue relating to Macedonia and/or the Macedonian community;
  2. Copies of all correspondence or documents or advice sent to the Victorian Government or any other Australian State government from 1 February 2011 concerning any issue relating to Macedonia and/or the Macedonian community;
  3. Copies of all correspondence or documents received from Mr Harry Jenkins MP to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon Senator Bob Carr from 1 January 2012 concerning any issue relating to Macedonia and/or the Macedonian community; and
  4. Copies of all correspondence or documents sent by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon Senator Bob Carr to Mr Harry Jenkins MP or any other MP, person or organisation from 1 January 2012 concerning any issue relating to Macedonia and/or the Macedonian community.
 Correspondence between the Foreign Minister and federal and state MPs concerning Macedonia and/or the Macedonian community. [PDF 580 KB]  
1112/33016 29 June 2012 Final versions of all diplomatic cables and official letters between 1st October 2010 to present date (2 December 2011) in the power, custody or possession of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade which discuss the potential extradition or temporary surrender of Wikileaks Editor in Chief Mr Julian Assange to the United States of America. Cables and official correspondence from 1 October 2010-2 December 2011 which discuss the potential extradition or temporary surrender of Julian Paul Assange to the United States. [PDF 4.75 MB]  
11/21940 22 June 2012 Policy files pertaining to the Australian Government's response to the 1989 crackdown on pro-democracy protesters in Tiananmen Square in the People's Republic of China and to the offer of temporary protection and permanent residence for Chinese students studying in Australia produced from June 4, 1989 to August 30, 1989. Policy files pertaining to the Australian Government's response to the 1989 crackdown on pro-democracy protesters in Tiananmen Square in the People's Republic of China and to the offer of temporary protection and permanent residence for Chinese students studying in Australia produced from June 4, 1989 to August 30, 1989. [PDF 1.25 MB]  
12/4498 7 June 2012
  1. Any minutes of meetings held between Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade staff and staff of either the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the Japanese Ministry of Justice since 1 January 2008 which relate to Japan becoming a party to the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (the "Hague Convention"); and
  2. Any high-level written representations conveyed by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to the Japanese Government by which the Australian Government has encouraged Japan to become a party to the Hague Convention.
 Documents relating to DFAT meetings or high-level representations which relate to Australia encouraging Japan to become a party to the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. [PDF 180 KB]  
11/4734 28 May 2012 Legal advice that formed the basis for the information contained on the website of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade for Australian enterprises concerning doing business relating to Western Sahara. Separately, any communications which relate to the business of importing natural resources from the Western Sahara region, in particular communication with the following companies: Wesfarmers CSBP; Pivot HQ; and Impact Fertilisers. Legal advice that formed the basis for the information contained on the website of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade for Australian enterprises concerning doing business relating to Western Sahara. Separately, any communications which relate to the business of importing natural resources from the Western Sahara region, in particular communication with the following companies: Wesfarmers CSBP; Pivot HQ; and Impact Fertilisers. [PDF 4.7 MB]  
1112-F262 25 May 2012 All cable traffic from the Australian Embassy to the United States of America, Washington DC, to the Department of Foreign Affairs and trade in Canberra, sent between 1 January and 5 December 2011 inclusive, that relates to Wikileaks, Julian Paul Assange and/or Bradley E Manning. Cables sent from Washington on Wikileaks, Julian Paul Assange and/or Bradley E Manning. [PDF 14 MB]  
1202-F294 25 May 2012 All cable traffic from the Australian Embassy to the United States of America, Washington DC, to the Department of Foreign Affairs and trade in Canberra, sent between 6 December 2011 and 31 January 2012 inclusive, that relates to Wikileaks, Julian Paul Assange and/or Bradley E Manning. Cables sent from Washington on Wikileaks, Julian Paul Assange and/or Bradley E Manning. [PDF 458 KB]  
12/4821 18 May 2012
  1. Documents which specifically pertain to the aforementioned decision of the Department's in January 2006, including the actual document which authorised the formal cancellation of the circular;
  2. Additional documents which specifically pertain to the Department's decision of 28 October 2008 to cancel and archive the 'Slav Macedonian' Administrative Circular; and
  3. Any other related documentation (including advice, briefs, opinions, analysis, e-mails and correspondence) prepared by the Department in the in the immediate period leading up to the cancellation of 28 October 2008.
 Documents specifically pertaining to the Department's decision of 28 october 2008 to cancel and archive the 'Slav Macedonian' Administrative circular, including the actual document which authorised the formal cancellation of the Circular. [PDF 212 KB]  
12/2681 4 May 2012 Information on whether the Council for Australian-Arab Relations (CAAR) grant for translating 'The Dreaming' animated series into Arabic ($43,731.00) is for shipping as an educational resource to Arabic-speaking countries or for use in Australia, or for another purpose. Documents relating to the 2010 CAAR grant to Aboriginal Nations Pty Ltd to translate 'The Dreaming' animated series in to Arabic. [PDF 1.51 MB]  
1109-F25 4 May 2012 Documents relating to the Australia-China Human Rights Dialogue from 1997-2010. Documents relating to the Australia-China Human Rights Dialogue from 1997-2010.

Tranche 1:

Tranche 2:

Tranche 3:

  
12/3233 24 April 2012 The meeting brief provided to Minister for Trade, Dr Craig Emerson MP, for the meeting that occurred on 10 February 2012 between the Minister and representatives of peak business and industry associations to canvass their views on the "Australia in the Asian century" White Paper. The meeting brief on Australia in the Asian Century White Paper. [PDF 484 KB]  
12/4442 23 April 2012 Correspondence between Martin Ferguson, Minister for Resources, Energy and Tourism, and Stephen Smith, Minister for Foreign Affairs regarding safety and security issues surrounding the transportation of nuclear waste to the proposed Muckaty nuclear waste dump, as well as potential security issues at the proposed site. This includes reports outlining these issues, email correspondence between the ministers, notes taken from meetings, and ministerial briefings. Please limit this to the period between 14/9/2010 and 1/3/2012. Correspondence between Martin Ferguson, Minister for Resources, Energy and Tourism, and Kevin Rudd, Minister for Foreign Affairs the proposed Muckaty nuclear waste dump. [PDF 282 KB]  
1111-F253 5 April 2012 Documents produced in the last two years showing information about any possible threats, dangers or issues with the world heritage listing of the Great Barrier Reef and/or any warnings, concerns or possible developments affecting the continued world heritage listing including from GBRMPA or international bodies like UNESCO. Documents relating to any possible threats, dangers or issues with the world heritage listing of the Great Barrier Reef. [PDF 1.05 MB]  
11/29477 5 April 2012 Copies of any documentation held by the Department which relate to tensions that developed between branches of the East Timorese security forces, between the period January to April 2006. Further, the specific types of documents include copies of communications, press releases or reports on the intra-security service competition and on DFAT's understanding of the causes and dynamics of the violence. The documents would have been produced by Embassy officers in Dili between January and April of 2006. Copies of any documentation held by the Department which relate to tensions that developed between branches of the East Timorese security forces, between the period January to April 2006. [PDF 766 KB]  
1106-F185 9 March 2012 All written advice from the Department to the Minister of Foreign Affairs since 21 August 2010, with regard to the possibility of Australian uranium exports to India. Advice to the Minister of Foreign Affairs on the possibility of Australian uranium export to India. [PDF 5.74MB]  
1110-F238 9 March 2012 Documents relating to the dismissal or redundancy of locally engaged staff at the Australian Embassy in Paris. Documents relating to the dismissal or redundancy of locally engaged staff at the Australian Embassy in Paris. [PDF 2MB]  
1110-F237 28 February 2012 All documents relating to advice received or provided by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in relation to the underpayment of LES at the Lebanese Consul-General in Sydney from the date of January 1, 2011 to September 1, 2011. Documents relating to the underpayment of LES at the Lebanese Consul-General in Sydney. [PDF 939 KB]  
1105-F152 24 February 2012 Information from the Department and the Minister’s office under the Freedom of Information Act, specifically the talking points for Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd ahead of a press conference in Bali in late March where he first discussed the arrest of Umar Patek and all documents detailing Mr Rudd’s request for those talking points. Talking points prepared for Foreign Minister Rudd ahead of a press conference where he first discussed the arrest of Umar Patek and documents detailing Mr Rudd's request for those talking points. [PDF 286 KB]  
1109-F226 17 February 2012 All documents held by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, created between 21 August 2010 and 13 September 2011 inclusive, that relate to the selection and/or appointment of a new Consul-General in Chicago. Documents relating to the appointment of a new Consul-General in Chicago. [PDF 730 KB]  
11/32890 7 February 2012 Clarification questions as asked of all Australia Network tenderers by the Tender Evaluation Board, as referred to in the answer to Question on Notice No 54 asked through the Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade June 2011 Budget Estimates in the Foreign Affairs and Trade portfolio. Clarification questions as asked of all Australia Network tenderers by the Tender Evaluation Board, as referred to in the answer to Question on Notice No 54 asked through the Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade June 2011 Budget Estimates in the Foreign Affairs and Trade portfolio. [PDF 88 KB]  
12/723 2 February 2012 DFAT Report, Country Information Service (CIS) Document CX222139 (6 March 2009) Re North Korea. DFAT Report, Country Information Service (CIS) Document CX222139 (6 March 2009) Re North Korea. [PDF 89 KB]  
1109-F219 2 February 2012 Information regarding representation funds spent by the Australian Mission at the United Nations in New York. Information regarding representation funds spent by the Australian Mission at the United Nations in New York. [PDF 50 KB]  
11/19154 1 February 2012 All documents, regarding the appointment, composition, role, meeting and consultation schedule for any panel charged with deciding the Australia Network Tender. All documents, regarding the appointment, composition, role, meeting and consultation schedule for any panel charged with deciding the Australia Network Tender. [PDF 359 KB]  
11/19156 1 February 2012 All briefing notes, submissions, reports, minutes and decisions from any panel charged with deciding the Australia Network Tender. All briefing notes, submissions, reports, minutes and decisions from any panel charged with deciding the Australia Network Tender. [PDF 1.44 MB]  
1109-F220 27 January 2012 All ministerial briefings regarding the live cattle export trade in Indonesia, animal welfare in Indonesia and the temporary suspension of the live cattle export trade in Indonesia on the following dates in June 2011: 3rd, 6th, 14th, 27th and 30th. Information regarding animal welfare and the temporary suspension of the live cattle export trade in Indonesia. [PDF 44 MB]  
11/24321 1 December 2011 Documents surrounding the development of an emissions trading scheme in China since November 2007 Excluding emails; Include only final versions of documents; Include only documents in which an emissions trading scheme in China is a substantive dimension of the document; and Only include documents produced since 1 January 2009. Development of an emissions trading scheme in China since November 2009 [PDF 767 KB]  
1108-F217 28 November 2011 All comments, submissions or responses received or held by the Department on or after 8 April 2011 from World Trade Organisation members or other foreign States in response to the World Organisation Technical Barriers of Trade Committee Notification G/TBT/N/AUS/67 dated 8 April 2011 WTO members responses to World Organisation Technical Barriers of Trade Committee Notification G/TBT/N/AUS/67 dated 8 April 2011. [PDF 3.57 MB]  
11/20550 16 November 2011 Documents filed by Philip Morris against the Australian Government pursuant to the dispute settlement procedures of the Australia-Hong Kong Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement. For example a 'Notice of Dispute' or a 'Notice of Intent' to pursue investor-state arbitration under the agreement and/or a 'Notice of Claim'. Documents filed by Philip Morris [PDF 448 KB]  
11/15233 28 October 2011
  • The report of the Tender Evaluation Board as initially submitted to the
    Secretary in his then capacity as Approver of the tender; and
  • Any subsequent revised versions of the report of the Tender Evaluation
    Board as submitted to the Secretary in his then capacity as Approver of the
    tender.
 The report of the Tender
Evaluation Board for the Australia Network Tender [PDF 893 KB]		  
11/26312 25 October 2011 A copy of your current signed delegation/authorisation/ permission for all powers to make decisions under the FOI Act. I would also like a copy of the last 5 signed delegations/authorisation/ permissions, but nothing older than 2005. Copies of DFAT's signed delegation/authorisation/permission for all powers to make decisions under the FOI Act for the period 2005 to present. [PDF 144 KB]  
11/26521 24 October 2011 Documents previously released under an FOI request to The Sydney Morning Herald on 21 December 2010 relating to summary reports prepared by the Conduct and Ethics Unit (CEU) for the Departmental oversight body, the Conduct and Ethics Committee, for the financial years 2007-08, 2008-09 and 2009-10. Summary reports prepared by the Conduct and Ethics Unit (CEU) for the financial years 2007-08, 2008-09 and 2009-10. [PDF 479 KB]  
FMO-1 21 October 2011 All documents held by yourself or your office, created between 21 August 2010 and 14 September 2011 inclusive that relate to the selection and/or appointment of a new Consul-General in Chicago. Documents held in the Foreign Minister's Office relating to Consul-General selection/appointment. [PDF 174 KB] This request only covers documents held in the Foreign Minister's Office. Documents held in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade are being considered separately in the context of a separate FOI request which has been received for access to the documents held by the Department, and will be released through this disclosure log in due course.
11/15405 20 October 2011 All written advice from the Department to any Government Minister since 21st August 2010, with regard to potential sites for a regional processing centre or other regional arrangements to handle asylum seekers arriving without authorisation in Australian waters All written advice from the Department to any Government Minister since 21st August 2010, with regard to potential sites for a regional processing centre or other regional arrangements to handle asylum seekers arriving without authorisation in Australian waters[PDF 1.2 MB]  
11/15042 19 October 2011 Details on the cost of maintaining the following Embassies/High Commissions/Consulates for the period January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2010. In particular, a breakdown of costs on a per yearly basis, to include the following items: entertainment, food and beverages (consumed in-house), costs of staff, costs of any renovations to buildings. These requests are for the following: Australian Embassy to the United States (Washington), Australian Mission to the United Nations (New York), Australian Embassy to the Holy See/Vatican, Australian High Commission to South Africa (Pretoria), Australian High Commission to Kenya (Nairobi). Details of the cost of certain
Missions [PDF 43 KB]		  
11/12605 26 September 2011 Documents relating to DFAT's carbon footprint: Waste Audit Report for 2009/10; National Packaging Covenant Waste Audit Tool for 2009/10; Surveillance Audit Report for 2010/11; OSCAR Summary Report for 2010; National Environment Protection Measures for 2010; DFAT's paper usage for 2010; ICT Energy Management Plan; and carbon emission data on departmental travel -excluding travel not made through DFAT's travel company. Documents relating to DFAT's carbon footprint [PDF 2.64 MB]  
11/14018 26 September 2011 Cables generated by the Australian  embassy in Beijing on the Chinese economy and its impact on Australia and Australian interests and on how the most recent Federal Budget was received in China Cables generated by the Australian embassy in Beijing [PDF 494 KB]  
11/11472 16 September 2011 Documents concerning the issuing of Certificates of No Impediment (CNI) to marriage to Australians wishing to marry in another country Documents concerning the issuing of Certificates of No Impediment (CNI) to marriage to Australians wishing to marry in another country [PDF 3.24 MB]  
11/13451 9 September 2011 All proposed itineraries and estimated travel costs of official overseas travel for the Minister for Foreign Affairs and his staff since 14 September 2010. Itineraries and estimated travel costs of official overseas travel for the Minister for Foreign Affairs and his staff since 14 September 2010. [PDF 888 KB]  
11/16174 7 September 2011 Ministerial submission 08-434 and letter to Prime Minister from Foreign Minister referenced in ministerial submission 08-660. Ministerial submission 08-434 and letter to Prime Minister from Foreign
Minister referenced in ministerial submission 08-660. [PDF 67 KB]		  
10/21016 5 August 2011 Incoming briefing material prepared by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade for the Labor Government following the 2010 federal election, often referred to as the “Red Book” Incoming Government Brief prepared for the Minister for Foreign Affairs. [PDF 5.36 MB]  
10/21016 5 August 2011 Incoming briefing material prepared by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade for the Labor Government following the 2010 federal election, often referred to as the “Red Book” Incoming Government Brief prepared for the Minister for Trade [PDF 3.77 MB]  

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FOI Disclosure log policy

The Freedom of Information disclosure log is publicly available information released following an FOI access request, as well as other information which the Department elects to release.

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is required under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 to publish a disclosure log on its website. The disclosure log lists information which has been released in response to FOI access requests. This requirement will apply from 1 May 2011.

The disclosure log requirement does not apply to:

  • personal information or information about the business, commercial, financial or professional affairs of any person if publication would be unreasonable;
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  • information that cannot reasonably practicably be published because of required deletions to the document.

The information described in the disclosure log has been released by DFAT under the Freedom of information Act 1982 (FOI Act) and is available for public access. Where information is being released outside of the formal provisions of the Act it is identified as such.

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There may be documents in the disclosure log that are currently unavailable in an accessible format. If the information is not available on the website or you are unable to access the document in the format provided, DFAT will endeavour to meet all reasonable requests for an alternate format of the document in a timely manner and at the lowest reasonable cost to the applicant.

All format or information enquiries can be directed to the Freedom of Information and Privacy Law Section at the above telephone number or address.

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DFAT may charge to provide information in another form if the charge is to reimburse the agency for a specific reproduction or incidental cost in providing the information in another way (s11C(4)(b)). Under the current Freedom of Information (Charges) Regulations 1982 the estimated costs for re-production are as follows:

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