Freedom of Information Disclosure Log 2024 (January to June)

Disclosure date FOI Description of Documents
28 June 2024 FOI 24-406 Documents relating to briefing material on the government's consideration of a ban on gambling advertising.
28 June 2024 FOI 24-421 Ministerial Submission MS23-000134 regarding Investing in Our Communities and Priority Community Infrastructure Programs and related correspondence.
28 June 2024 FOI 21-082 Private charter flights entering Australia—COVID-19: Bringing Australians Home—April 2020.
27 June 2024 MO 24-072 Strategic Fleet Taskforce Final Report provided to the Minister Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government on or about 30 June 2023.
19 June 2024 FOI 24-444 Documents provided to the Department's Secretary between July 2022 and 20 May 024 that relate to the Department's compliance with the FOI Act or guidelines published by the OAIC.
19 June 2024 FOI 24-443 Correspondence regarding the processing of FOI request 24-178.
19 June 2024 IR FOI 24-313 Documents relating to the Mobile CCTV Community Safety Initiative project in Victoria under the Investing in Our Communities program.
19 June 2024 IR FOI 24-350 Documents relating to Bayswater urban Forest project in Western Australia under the Investing in Our Communities program.
14 June 2024 FOI 24-358 Documents relating to Giant Steps Facility Upgrades—additional funding.
11 June 2024 FOI 24-387 Documents regarding road safety improvements and accident data for the section of the Sturt Highway between Merbein and the South Australian Border.
7 June 2024 FOI 24-324 Documents relating to Investing in Our Communities Grant—Morley Noranda Recreational Club.
7 June 2024 FOI 24-372 Documents relating to Community Development Grant—Hero's Hill Community Centre.
7 June 2024 FOI 24-379 Documents relating to Investing in Our Communities Grant—Multicultural Community Kitchen Upgrade.
3 June 2024 IR 24-283 Correspondence held by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communication and the Arts that was sent by the Victorian government to Minister Catherine King regarding the Suburban Rail Loop project.
30 May 2024 FOI 24-360 Commonwealth Standard Grant Agreement between the Commonwealth, represented by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts, and Gerringong Surf and Life Saving Club Inc.
29 May 2024 FOI 24-369 and FOI 24-388 Correspondence relating to the business case study for alternative management options regarding the Norfolk Island International Airport and the Fire Fighting Arm of Norfolk Island.
28 May 2024 FOI 24-318 Documents relating to Investing in Our Communities Grant—Campbell Town Dementia Unit.
28 May 2024 FOI 24-320 Documents relating to Investing in Our Communities Grant—Guiding Rural and Outback Wellbeing.
28 May 2024 FOI 24-357 Documents relating to Community Development Grant—Whitten Oval Redevelopment.
28 May 2024 FOI 24-342 Documents relating to Priority Community Infrastructure Grant—Papunya Sports Precinct Women's Change Rooms.
28 May 2024 FOI 24-300 Documents relating to Investing in Our Communities Grant—Kariong Sporting Precinct.
28 May 2024 FOI 24-311 Documents relating to Priority Community Infrastructure Grant—Our Lady of Lebanon Aged Care Car Park.
28 May 2024 MO 24-306 Communications between the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government and representatives of Polestar Australia, regarding the Government's proposed New Vehicle Efficiency Standard.
24 May 2024 FOI 24-258 Documents related to proposed base station in Danbulla under the Mobile Black Spot Program.
24 May 2024 FOI 24-355 Documents relating to Community Development Grant—Burwood Road CCTV
24 May 2024 FOI 24-371 Documents relating to Community Development Grant—Batemans Bay CBD CCTV
24 May 2024 FOI 24-322 Correspondence between the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts, and Junee High School regarding an application under the Community Development Grants Program, from 1 October 2022 to 15 May 2023.
24 May 2024 FOI 24-411 Online Safety Campaign expenditure for audience research, advertising and promotions from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024.
24 May 2024 FOI 24-381 Documents relating to communications regarding streaming services targeted consultation paper—refined models
24 May 2024 CB 24-336 Documents relating to the classification of the G rated video game 'Go Diego Go: Safari Rescue'.
23 May 2024 FOI 24-319 Documents relating to Investing in Our Communities Grant—Response to Eliminating Suicide.
21 May 2024 FOI 24-287 Documents related to the 2019 appointment of the Chair of the ABC Board.
21 May 2024 MO 24-383 Communications between Arts Minister tony Burke and the Australian ambassador to the United States, Dr Kevin Rudd between 1 November 2023 and 1 April 2024.
21 May 2024 FOI 24-350 Documents relating to the Bayswater Urban Forest project under the IIOC Program.
20 May 2024 FOI 24-321 Documents relating to the construction of secure housing for staff members of Wilcannia Safe House project under the Investing in Our Communities Program.
20 May 2024 FOI 24-323 Documents relating to the purchase of equipment, uniforms and sunshades for Kardinya Red Sox teeball/baseball club project under the Investing in Our Communities Program.
17 May 2024 FOI 24-370 Documents relating to new childcare facility in Kingston, SA project under the IIOC Program.
17 May 2024 FOI 24-316 Documents relating to Investing in Our Communities Grant—Brisbane Arts Theatre and PIP Theatre.
17 May 2024 FOI 24-334 Documents relating to Investing in Our Communities Grant—Men's Tribal Centre.
17 May 2024 FOI 24-313 Documents relating to Investing in Our Communities Grant—Mobile CCTV Community Safety Initiative.
16 May 2024 FOI 24-380 Documents relating to Investing in Our Communities Grant—Training Centre of Excellence.
15 May 2024 FOI 24-377 Number of reported engine piston failures for Toyota Prado 120-series and 150-series.
15 May 2024 FOI 24-335 Documents relating to Investing in Our Communities Grant—PV and Batteries at Local Primary Schools.
15 May 2024 FOI 24-424 The Minister for Communications' submissions to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner in the IC Review is MR23/00623 from 1 August 2023 to 15 April 2024.
15 May 2024 FOI 24-404 MS23-004663 Minister for Communications briefing and responses to petitions EN5139 regarding online pornography and EN5435 regarding explicit content.
15 May 2024 FOI 24-400 MS23-004432—Response to petition EN5295 and EN5258 – Calls to reject the Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill 2023
13 May 2024 MO 24-299 Diary for the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government for the date range of 1 July 2023 to 31 December 2023.
10 May 2024 MO 24-294 Communication between the Office of the Communications Minister and representatives of the company "Google" related to the News Media Bargaining Code between 1 March and 11 March 2024.
10 May 2024 MO 24-292 All communications between the office of the Communications Minister and representatives of the company "Meta" related to the News Media Bargaining Code between 1 March and 11 March 2024
10 May 2024 MO 24-291 All communications between the office of the Communications Minister and the Assistant Treasurer related to the News Media Bargaining Code between 1 March and 11 March 2024.
10 May 2024 FOI 24-278 2023–2024 Additional Budget Estimates—Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport—Departmental Key Briefs
9 May 2024 MO 24-301 Diary for the Assistant Minister for Regional Development for the date range of 1 July 2023 to 31 December 2023.
8 May 2024 FOI 24-303 Documents relating to road crash incident data involving heavy vehicles, Benetook Avenue and Deakin Avenue, Mildura, Victoria
8 May 2024 FOI 24-405 Vehicle Identification Numbers attributed to specified model reports.
6 May 2024 FOI 24-289 Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme (TFES) approved claims, in respect of which a payment was made, for northbound commodities under commodity Code 31000 Wood Processed, by number of unique claimants and sum of assistance awarded by calendar year from 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2023.
3 May 2024 FOI 24-374 Documents relating to the Beef Week 2024 project under the Priority Community Infrastructure Program.
2 May 2024 FOI 24-283 Correspondence held by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communication and the Arts that was sent by the Victorian government to Minister Catherine King regarding the Suburban Rail Loop project.
2 May 2024 FOI 24-337 Documents relating to Daguragu Community Sports and Recreation Facilities.
30 April 2024 MO 24-375 Diary for the Assistant Minister for Infrastructure and Transport for the date range of 1 July 2023 to 31 December 2023.
30 April 2024 FOI 24-314 Documents relating to the Armstrong Creek Stadium—Regional High Ball Centre project in Victoria.
30 April 2024 FOI 24-392 Vehicle Identification Numbers attributed to specified model reports.
30 April 2024 FOI 24-344 Documents relating to the authority of the Administrator of Norfolk Island to sign a Notice to vacate pursuant to section 32 of the Crown Lands Act 1996 in relation to 8 Quality Row Norfolk Island 2899.
26 April 2024 MO 24-347 All internal correspondence between staff within the office of the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government which includes a reference about former US President Donald Trump between 1 October 2023 and 25 March 2024.
18 April 2024 FOI 24-266 Ministerial submission provided to the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government relating to the Investing in Our Communities Program and the Priority Community Infrastructure Program.
17 April 2024 FOI 24-274 Lucky Bay Harbour Extension Funding Agreement 2013
15 April 2024 MO 24-302 The diary of the Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories for the period 1 July 2023 to 31 December 2023.
10 April 2024 FOI 24-359 Statements for credit cards issued to staff in the office of the Department Secretary.
10 April 2024 FOI 24-254 Documents in relation to issues concerning Volvo XC-40 passenger cars from 2021 to 27 January 2024.
9 April 2024 CB 24-256

Documents relating to the classification of the PG rated video game 'It Takes Two'. These documents describe material that has been classified as not recommended for individuals under the age of 15 without guidance from parents, teachers or guardians as it contains content that viewers may find confusing or upsetting, for example, language and themes that are mild in impact.

If you wish to obtain a copy of these documents, please contact us at foi@infrastructure.gov.au so we may consider your request further.

9 April 2024 FOI 24-262 Document regarding fleet emissions modelling.
8 April 2024 FOI 24-288  'ANAO Performance Audit of the Mobile Black Spot Program – Improving Mobile Coverage Round (IMCR)', PDR Reference number MS23-004227.
5 April 2024 FOI 24-252

Documents relating to aviation industry specific programs:

  • Brisbane West Wellcamp Airport (Toowoomba)—Airfield Rejuvenation Project
  • Greater Bendigo City Council—Bendigo Helicopter stand and fuel truck area
  • Fitzroy Crossing—Installation of fence

Ballina Airport—Domestic Airports Security Costs Support.

28 March 2024 FOI 24-269 Documents relating to the Maritime Aids to Navigation Request for Tender.
28 March 2024 FOI 24-259 Documents relating to the appointment of a departmental position to the board of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority.
26 March 2024 MO 24-255 Correspondence documents to, or from the Office of the Minister for Communications, The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts, the Australian Communications and Media Authority, and Optus regarding the Optus network.
20 March 2024 FOI 24-257 Vehicle Identification Numbers attributed to specified model reports
19 March 2024 CB 24-275

Classification Board documents relating to the classification of the game 'The Coffin of Andy and Leyley"

These documents describe material that has been classified as suitable for individuals over the age of 18 years. R 18+ material is restricted to adults as it contains content that is considered high in impact for viewers. 

This includes content that may be offensive to sections of the community. 

If you wish to obtain a copy of these documents, please contact us at foi@infrastructure.gov.au so we may consider your request further.

19 March 2024 FOI 24-261 Correspondence held by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts, in relation to Order for the Production of Documents No. 458 from 6 February 2024 to 9 February 2024.
18 March 2024 FOI 24-247 Office of the Arts Key Briefs prepared for the Supplementary Budget Estimates hearings in October 2023
18 March 2024 CB 24-236

Classification Board documents relating to the classification of the film Braindead (1992).

  • These documents describe material that has been classified as suitable for individuals over the age of 18 years. R 18+ material is restricted to adults as it contains content that is considered high in impact for viewers. This includes content that may be offensive to sections of the community.
  • If you wish to obtain a copy of these documents, please contact us at foi@infrastructure.gov.au so we may consider your request further. 
     
15 March 2024 FOI 24-239 Correspondence and briefings between the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, and the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts, relating to the Lifting Productivity Report – from 1 September 2022 to 30 September 2022, and 2 November 2023 to 15 January 2024.
14 March 2024 FOI 24-238 Documents relating to the industrial action dispute between DP World and the Maritime Union of Australia.
12 March 2024 CB 24-248

Classification Board Decision Report and supporting evidence for the video game 'Fortnite'.

  • These documents describe material that has been classified as not recommended for individuals under the age of 15 as it contains content that portrays of elements such as violence and themes that require a mature outlook.
  • If you wish to obtain a copy of these documents, please contact us at foi@infrastructure.gov.au so we may consider your request further.
12 March 2024 MO 24-232 Correspondence to Minister Rowland since becoming Minister from the following entities: SportsBet, Responsible Wagering Australia, Ladbrokes, Bet365, Betfair, Betr.
12 March 2024 FOI 24-202 Question Time briefs that were provided to Office of the Minister for Communications in the period 9 October 2023 to 7 December 2023.
8 March 2024 MO 24-231 Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Develop and Local Government's diary from 1 January 2023 to 30 June 2023.
5 March 2024 FOI 24-199 Documents relating to the Independent Strategic Review of the Infrastructure Investment Program between the Department, Minister's Office, and the Reviewers.
4 March 2024 FOI 24-209 Correspondence from and notes of meetings with media companies which refer to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs' report, "You Win some You lose More", which was tabled on 23 June, 2023.
4 March 2024 FOI 24-208 Correspondence relating to the Broadcasting Services Amendment (Healthy Kids Advertising) Bill 2023
1 March 2024 FOI 24-206 Documents relating to the South Australia Tarrkarri Centre For First Nations Cultures Project
29 February 2024 FOI 24-203 A list of Ministerial Submissions sent to the office of the Minister for Communications from 1 June 2023 to 11 December 2023.
23 February 2024 FOI 24-204 Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications Senate Estimates Key Brief pack for the October 2023 hearings relating to the Communications portfolio.
23 February 2024 MO 24-205 Correspondence between the Minister for Communications and the Prime Minister from 2 January 2023 to 11 December 2023.
23 February 2024 FOI 24-241 Ministerial submission relating to the Growing Regions and region Precincts and Partnerships Program.
15 February 2024 FOI 24-226 List of Department Secretaries and Deputy Secretaries as at 5 June 2020, 28 June 2023 and 1 January 2024.
12 February 2024  MO 24-192 Diary for the Minister for Communications from 1 June 2023 to 30 November 2023.
12 February 2024 FOI 24-195 Contract for Scoping Study—Plan room Islington.
9 February 2024 MO 24-181 Documents relating to the Minister for Communication's diary for 16 November 2022.
8 February 2024 FOI 24-235 Back-Pocket Brief—Additional Senate Estimates—October 2023—relating to Transurban and the North East Link project.
5 February 2024 FOI 24-223 Correspondence—Industry issues paper on next step in strategic fleet
5 February 2024 FOI 24-221
  • Strategic Fleet Report and the Government's Response—Industry update
  • Strategic Fleet Issues paper
29 January 2024 MO 24-211 Email between the Office of the Minister for Communications and Australia Post regarding mail processing arrangements and lodgements in relation to the Voice Referendum for the timeframe 1 May 2023 to 31 October 2023.
29 January 2024 FOI 24-191 Minutes of the Electoral Integrity Assurance Taskforce Board Meeting of 23 June 2022 relating to the 2022 Federal Election Statement.
24 January 2024 MO 24-201 Minister for Communication's Question Time briefing pack provided to the Minister for parliamentary sitting day 7 December 2023 (excluding departmental briefs provided to the Minister's Office).
22 January 2024 FOI 24-190
  • Correspondence inviting attendees to the January 2023 National Roundtable on Online Dating Safety, including responses from invitees
  • Responses received to the Minister's March 2023 detailed information request to the top ten online dating services used by Australians about the extent of harms occurring on their services, and the safety policies and procedures they have in place to keep their Australian users safe
  • Written advice to the minister regarding the meeting held with dating industry representatives and department representatives in the second half of November 2023
  • Any communications to the Minister from the dating services about the progress on developing their voluntary industry code
19 January 2024 MO 25-155 Briefs or Talking Points received the Minister for Communications in 2023 in respect of a potential move of SBS from its current location at Artarmon.
16 January 2024 FOI 24-138 Any documents that identify and list the conditions that apply to the use of the grant GA21901.
12 January 2024 FOI 24-125 Project Nomination Forms and signed Grant Agreements pertaining to the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Funding allocated to Kiama Municipal Council (NSW) for Phase 2, 3 and 4 (GA170899, GA257303 and GA335012).
12 January 2024 FOI 24-069 Ministerial Submissions authorising the Growing Regions Program and the Regional Precincts and Partnerships Program
10 January 2024 FOI 24-189 Policy approval letter for the Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill.
10 January 2024 FOI 24-166 Documents relating to the Optus telecommunications outage, including impacts on calls being made to emergency services and correspondence with the office for the Minister for Communications.