FOI 26-1987 – FOI Third-Party Consultation Process And Documentation

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This FOI disclosure contains template documents used by the Department of Health and Aged Care for third-party consultation during the Freedom of Information process, rather than substantive health policy or regulatory information. Document 1 is a template email for consulting with third parties who made submissions on FOI requests, outlining the department's agreement or disagreement with proposed exemptions and requesting confirmation on disputed redactions. Document 2 is a template letter for section 26A consultations, notifying State and Territory government agencies that FOI requests contain information relating to or originating from their jurisdiction and providing an opportunity to contend exemption claims before release decisions are made. Neither document contains specific information about drugs, vaccines, medical devices, clinical assessments, or health programs; they are procedural templates for managing the consultation phase of FOI requests under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth).