From the Executive Director

Your views are sought

Imagine these two scenarios.  

Scenario 1

A single parent with 2 children is renting; they are not a homeowner.  They receive from Services Australia a Parenting Payment single.  They also receive $2,700 per fortnight in income.  They also have assets of $500,000 in a combination of cash in the bank, shares, and superannuation.

Would payment of the $33.60 application fee for an FOI request under the Victorian FOI Act  cause them hardship?  Yes/No.

Scenario 2

A person makes an FOI request for certain documents and requests that the application fee should be waived on hardship grounds.  They attach in support a Pensioner Concession Card. 

Would payment of the $33.60 application fee for an FOI request under the Victorian FOI Act  cause them hardship?  Yes/No.

Please email me with your responses: mick@foisolutions.com.au .  I would love to hear from you.  Please use the subject heading "Application Fee Survey" and respond in the following format in the body of your email:

Scenario 1: Yes or No

Scenario 2: Yes or No

Your response will be kept anonymous and we will report the outcome in our next newsletter.

Mick Batskos

Executive Director