This Question on Notice seeks information regarding the Department of Fire and Emergency Services' (DFES) handling of Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, including the number of applications managed monthly, staffing levels, and the Service Level Agreement with the State Emergency Management Committee.

AnsweredQoN 1355Legislative Council
Asked
29 March 2023
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Emergency Services

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(1) I refer to the Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES), and I ask, how many FOI applications was DFES managing for each of the following months: (a) November 2022; (b) December 2022; (c) January 2023; (d) February 2023; and (e) March 2023? (2) How many staff by FTE are responsible for processing FOI applications? (3) Will the Minister please table the Service Level Agreement between the State Emergency Management Committee and DFES.?

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Answered
9 May 2023
Responded by
Minister for Emergency Services
Response time
2 days
The Department of Fire and Emergency Services (DFES) advises:
1.     (a) 31
(b) 37
(c) 47
(d) 51
(e) 45
2. Two (2) FTE.
3. See tabled paper no. #

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