Documents Relating To FOI Charges

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The Department of Education issued a FOI charge notice on a request received in May 2022 that was subsequently refined through consultations. The department assessed a preliminary charge of $275.00 for processing, comprising $135.00 for search and retrieval (9 hours at $15/hour) and $140.00 for decision-making time (7 hours at $20/hour, with the first 5 hours free under FOI Act provisions). The request relates to approximately six documents totalling 90 pages. The requester was required to respond within 30 days indicating whether they would pay the charge, contest its assessment, or withdraw the request. A deposit of $68.75 was required if proceeding, with the option to request charge reduction or non-imposition by providing supporting evidence.