Our Freedom of Information disclosure log
About the disclosure log
The Freedom of Information (FOI) disclosure log below sets out the documents released in response to prior FOI requests made to our department.
You can request any of the documents described below by sending an email to FOI@dss.gov.au. Make sure you include the reference number so we can help you.
Documents related to the complaint and review process for Employment Service Providers.
The last two acquittals for the Department of Health for the following two companies: Innovate Consultancy Services Pty Ltd; and Living My Way Ltd.
Documents relating to the NDIS age requirements using the search terms "NDIS" and:
- Section 51(xxix) of the Constitution;
- the Convention of the Rights of People with Disabilities (CPRD) or Intentional Covenant on Civil and Political Rights; or
- Article 5 of the CPRD.
Various final briefs (including back pocket briefs) of the Department for the Senate Estimates, which commenced on 8 November 2022.
Various final briefs related to the Cashless Debit Card.
A breakdown of each expense item for the event held from 21 July 2022 - 23 July 2022 that was mentioned in QoN 337 and correspondence regarding the same.
Document containing details of contracts and grants awarded to Neami Ltd for more than $10,000
Documents that relate to Volunteer Grants 2021 Program to Youth Co-Lab
The Department's Senate Estimates briefing pack for February 2023
Minutes of the meetings of the Economic Inclusion Advisory Committee between 16 December 2022 to 13 April 2023 and the report to the Australian Government.
Correspondence or documents responding, actioning or regarding a media enquiry
Staff communications referring to merchandise relating to the Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme.
Documents created by the Department of Social Services since May 2022 relating to any proposal to change the JobSeeker Payment income test/income free threshold.
Records relating to Canberra Times article.
Response to Information Commissioner review of LEX 19/20-053.
COAG bilateral agreement between the Commonwealth and Victoria related to NDIS funding policy.
Staff correspondence and documents relating to the DSS 2023 International Women’s Day panel event for staff.
Response to Information Commissioner review.
This review focused on the exemptions applied.
Relates to:
2021-111 issued on 16 December 2021
2021-111 IRD (Phase 1) issued on 6 April 2022
2021-111 IRD (Phase 2) issued on 9 May 2022.
DSS response to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs report on Online Gambling.
Documents related to NDIS participants accessing draft plans.
All decisions made by the Disability Reform Ministerial Council from 2013 to 2023.