Disclosure log

We publish a list of documents we have released in response to Freedom of Information (FOI) requests as required by the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act). We publish these documents within 10 business days of release to the FOI applicant.

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List of past FOI requests

You can browse FOI requests published before 2018 in the NLA archive:

FOI disclosure log

The table below contains requests from January 2018 to present for the department, relevant minister, and a number of agencies previously associated with the former Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment.

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FOI Reference Release Date Publication Date Scope of Request Agency Documents Released
22596

Documents relating to the potential breach at Wahluu Mount Panorama site.

 Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment 22596.pdf
22947

Correspondence regarding western Sydney airport offsets from 2018.

 Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment 22947.pdf
LEX-23106

The applicant requested copies of documents in relation to animal welfare incidents.

 lex-23106_0.pdf
22511

Documents relating to environmental flows into the Barmah Forest and wild or feral horses living in the forest.

 Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment
IR21600

Internal review of FOI LEX 21600 - Correspondence relating to the "Spending to Save" paper.

 Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment ir21600.pdf
22367

Any communications or briefs regarding the report prepared by Oceanwise Australia Pty Ltd titled Technical Critical Review of Proposed Browse to North West Shelf Project Environmental Impact Statement/ Environmental Review Document (report). Including but not limited to recommendations, advice, comments, or notes (electronic or handwritten) on the report’s relation to the proposed Browse to North West Shelf Development EPBC 2018/8319, and/or the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 assessment process. Excluding communications to or from the Conservation Council of Western Australia, duplicates, and personal information or identifications.

 Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment 22367.pdf
22365

Specifically, all communication between Woodside Energy Ltd and DAWE, concerning Woodside’s responses to public submissions in the assessment, including (without limitation) any revision to Woodside’s draft environmental impact statement, proposed environmental management approach, or any revision to Woodside’s proposed greenhouse gas mitigation measures. Including attachments related to the public submissions to EPBC 2018/8319. Excluding duplicates, publicly available documents, personal information, communications related to the scheduling of meetings, the Environmental Impact Statement, and the Response to Submission Supplement.

  • Dated between 4th August 2020 and the date of request (22 March 2021); and
  • the scope is in relation to proposal titled Browse to North West Shelf Development, Indian Ocean, WA [EPBC 2018/8319].
 Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment 22365.pdf
22761

Documents relating to the Department's recommendation of the 6 additional major projects for fast-tracking.

 Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment 22761.pdf
LEX-22301

The applicant requested copies of minutes of meeting with Eastern Australia Agriculture.

 lex-22301_0.pdf
22406

Documents in relation to the Carmichael Coal Mine and Rail Infrastructure Project Queensland (EPBC 2010/5736).

 Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment 22406.pdf