A parliamentary question seeks details about the Rottnest Island Authority's decision to defer providing documents under the Freedom of Information Act. The response reveals the decision-making process and consultation details.

AnsweredQoN 4761Legislative Assembly
Asked
13 February 2019
Portfolio
Tourism

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I refer to the letter from Vince Ianni, Director Business Services, Rottnest Island Authority to the Leader of the Opposition dated 31 January 2019 regarding the Rottnest Island Authority's decision to defer providing documents sought under the Freedom of Information Act 1992 , and ask: (a) Who made the decision to defer providing the documents requested under the Freedom of Information Act; (b) Was the CEO consulted on this decision to defer providing the documents requested under the Freedom of Information Act; (c) Was legal advice sought before the decision was made to defer providing the documents requested under the Freedom of Information Act; (d) Was the Board consulted on the decision to defer providing documents requested under the Freedom of Information Act; (e) If yes to (d), what members of the Board where consulted and did they agree with the decision to defer providing the documents; (f) Was the Minister, or any of the Minister's staff, consulted or advised on the decision to defer providing the documents requested under the Freedom of Information Act; and (g) Was the Premier, or any members of the Premier's staff, consulted or advised on the decision to defer providing the documents requested under the Freedom of Information Act?

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Answered
13 March 2019
Responded by
Minister for Tourism
Response time
6 days
(a)   Vince Ianni, Director Business Services, Rottnest Island Authority.
(b)   No
(c)   No
(d)   No
(e)   Not Applicable
(f)   Yes, Minister’s staff.
(g)   No

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