Charges For Freedom Of Information Request And The Associated Decision Including Internal Reviews Dated From 1 July 2022 To 7 November 2024​

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This document discloses Department of Home Affairs FOI charge decisions and internal review outcomes between July 2022 and November 2024. It presents two datasets: internal review outcomes for four FOI requests where charges were reduced or waived (ranging from $15 to $67.50 reductions), and a larger table of 16+ FOI requests with associated processing charges ($47-$93), payment status, and access decisions. Most requests resulted in full or partial release of information, with processing timeframes varying from days to several months. The document provides procedural transparency regarding how Home Affairs applies FOI charging mechanisms and handles applicant challenges to fees, but contains no substantive policy, operational statistics, visa data, border protection information, or security-related disclosures. It demonstrates administrative consistency in charge application and the department's responsiveness to internal review requests for fee adjustments.