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Application for Extension of Time

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  • Under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 you need to lodge your request for a review by the National Education and Care Services Freedom of Information Commissioner (NECS FOI Commissioner) of a Freedom of Information decision made by ACECQA or a State or Territory Regulatory Authority (the agencies) within:

    • 60 days of the date ACECQA or a Regulatory Authority gave you notice of its original decision, or of its decision following an internal review if one was conducted
    • 30 days after the day ACECQA or a State or Territory Regulatory Authority gave an affected third party notice of its decision to grant access to documents following consultation with the affected third party; or
    • 30 days after the day ACECQA or a State or Territory Regulatory Authority gave an affected third party the notice of its internal review decision to grant access to documents.

    You may apply in writing to the Commissioner for an extension of time to submit your application for a NECS FOI Commissioner Review under section 54T of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act). The NECS FOI Commissioner will consider your request. The granting of an extension of time is not automatic.

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  • Please provide the name of the agency whose FOI Decision you are seeking a review of (ie ACECQA or a State or Territory Education and Care Services Regulatory Authority)

  • Reasons you are seeking an extension of time to apply for a NECS FOI Commissioner Review.

    Note: An extension of time is not granted automatically and you must have substantial reasons for not meeting the required timeframes to submit an application.

    Please clearly state the reasons you have been unable to apply for a Review within the required time frames. You may attach supporting documentation.

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