Freedom of Information Amendment (Reform) Act 2010 (51 of 2010)

Schedule 6   Other amendments

Part 1   Amendments to the Freedom of Information Act 1982

Freedom of Information Act 1982

29   At the end of section 15

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Extension of processing period to consult foreign entity

(7) Subsection (8) applies if, in relation to a request, the agency or Minister determines in writing that it is appropriate to extend the period referred to in paragraph (5)(b) so that the agency or Minister can:

(a) consult one of the following:

(i) a foreign government;

(ii) an authority of a foreign government;

(iii) an international organisation; and

(b) determine whether the document that is the subject of the request is an exempt document under subparagraph 33(a)(iii) or paragraph 33(b).

(8) If this subsection applies:

(a) the period referred to in paragraph (5)(b) is extended by a period of 30 days; and

(b) the agency or Minister must, as soon as practicable, inform the applicant that the period has been extended.