20321ab7_nformation_Commissioner___OAIC_reedom_of_Information_Act_1982_Issue_description
[FOI Act Part] Part III — Access to documents [FOI Act section] 15AC(5), 51DA(4), 54D(4) [Recommended action] A notification requirement should be inserted into ss 15AC and 51DA. [Issue description] 
Under ss 15AC or 51DA, the Information Commissioner may allow further time for the decision maker to deal with a request when deemed refusal has occurred. However, there is no legislative requirement for either the Information Commissioner or the decision maker to give the applicant notice of any extension. Although this can be dealt with administratively, it may be beneficial to insert a notification requirement.
Review of freedom of information legislation| Office of the Australian Information Commissioner - OAIC
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