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Right to Information - Information released under assessed disclosures (Ministerial and Parliamentary Support)

DPAC may publish information released in response to a request for assessed disclosure of information made under the Right to Information Act 2009. Such information will be accessible via the disclosure log.

Certain information released in response to Right to Information requests will be published online within 48 hours of being released to the applicant. This only applies to applications received after 9 June 2015.

This approach makes information released to an applicant available to a wider audience and increases Government transparency and accountability.

Applicants should note that:

  • if they seek and are granted a waiver of the application fee on the basis of general public interest, and it is determined that the information is in the broader public interest, publication of the released information is likely.
  • their identity will not be published. The category of applicant will be published, i.e. Member of Parliament, media representative, private individual.
  • a summary of the application will be published. This gives context to the nature of the released information.
  • only information that is considered to be in the broader public interest will be published. No personal information will be published.
  • information of a commercial or confidential nature will not be published.

 

Date of Publication Category of applicant Summary of request Information Released
13/06/2024 Member of Parliament

1. For the period 1 January 2023 to the date of correspondence, copies of any notices of resignation of ministerial staff.

2. For the period 1 January 2023 to the date of correspondence, copies of any requests for an office transfer or secondment to cease, made by any ministerial staff.

Ministerial staff movements
4/06/2024 Media

Additional information released to applicant (see 1/02/2021 - Communications plan relating to the announcement of the MoU State Energy and Emissions Reduction Deal)

Additional information released to applicant
30/05/2024 Member of Parliament

For each of the last 3 financial years, the total amount spent by Ministerial offices on entertainment expenses

Ministerial entertainment expenses
29/05/2024 Member of Parliament

1. Minister Barnett’s attendance at the following event:

  • AFL Grand Final Lunch on 30 September 2023

2. Premier Rockliff’s attendance at the following events:

  • Aus Open Tennis on 22 January 2023
  • Formula One Grand Prix on 2 April 2023

3. Minister Streets attendance at the following event:

  • AFL Finals Match on 5 September 2023

4. Premier Rockliff’s itinerary and breakdown for interstate and international travel related to claims made in the month of May 2023

5. Minister Ferguson’s itinerary and breakdown for airfare cost details for the months of November 2022 and January 2023. The cost details for accommodation and meals in June and August 2023

6. Minister Barnett’s accommodation and meals cost details for the month of November 2022 and January 2023

7. Minister Ellis’s accommodation and meals cost details for the month of June 2023

8. Minister Ogilvie’s itinerary and breakdown for interstate airfare claim costs for the month of January 2023

Ministerial travel expenses
2/05/2024 Media

All records relating to the removal of my name from the Tasmanian Government’s Communications Unit’s email list for media alerts related to press conferences and other ministerial events for the period 1 December 2023 to 29 February 2024.

Tasmanian Government media alerts
15/03/2024 Member of Parliament

1. Incoming and outgoing correspondence (both internal and external) from the Minister [Olgilvie] regarding the organisation 42 24 (FORTYTWO24 PTY LTD ABN 52 117 987 925).

2. Any briefing, advice or minutes with reference to 42 24.

Minister Ogilvie correspondence with 42-24 Pty Ltd
21/02/2024 Member of Parliament

Information about an MoU relating to a strategic partnership with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) for 10 years to deliver aero-medical flight services and continuation of support for the RFDS to deliver primary health care in rural and regional areas.

MoU with RFDS
20/02/2024 Media

Information relating to a grant provided to the Tasmanian Residential Rental Property Owners (TRRPO) Association:

-       risk assessment relating to the $100,000 TRRPO grant;

-       assessment criteria for the grant, and completed assessment criteria.

TRRPO grant
20/02/2024 Member of Parliament

1. The total expenditure on paid advertising on the Facebook and Instagram accounts of the Premier, Jeremy Rockliff (https://www.facebook.com/jeremyrockliff and https://www.instagram.com/jeremyrockliff) for the period 1 January 2023, to the date of this request [13 November 2023], broken down by month.

2.  The source of funding for the expenditure.

Premier's social media expenditure
16/01/2024 Member of Parliament

From 1 January 2023 a copy of any correspondence in which the Premier or any of his staff corresponded with the Tasmanian Anti-Discrimination Commissioner Sarah Bolt.

From 1 January 2023 a list of dates in which the Premier or any of his staff contacted by phone the Tasmanian Anti-Discrimination Commissioner Sarah Bolt, if the details could also include the length of the phone call and topics of conversation as recorded.

Correspondence with Anti-Discrimination Commissioner
2/11/2023 Media

All correspondence between New Norfolk Distillery and the Premier in 2021, 2022 and 2023.

All correspondence between Justin Derksen and the Premier in 2021, 2022 and 2023.

A letter sent by New Norfolk Distillery to the Premier on 29 November 2022.

Correspondence about New Norfolk Distillery
1/11/2023 Member of Parliament

All correspondence to or from the Premier or his office about the proposed New Norfolk Distillery or Willow Court since 1 July 2022.

New Norfolk Distillery
16/10/2023 Member of Parliament

1. From 30 June 2023 until 18 July 2023 any emails from Danielle McKay to a Chief of Staff/Chiefs of Staff of Ministerial Offices. 2. From 30 June 2023 until 18 July 2023 any emails from Danielle McKay to any partner or staff member of Font PR. 3. From 30 June 2023 until 18 July 2023 a copy of the diary of Danielle McKay.

Danielle McKay emails
16/10/2023 Member of Parliament

1. From 1 March 2023 until 7 July 2023 any correspondence between the Premier or his staff with Font PR.  2. Any documents (including the contract of engagement) in relation to the procurement and engagement process of Font PR as part of the Premier's media unit announced on 30 June 2023. 3. Any confidentiality agreements relating to the engagement of Font PR as part of the Premier's media unit announced on 30 June 2023.

Engagement of Font PR
16/10/2023 Media

From 1 January 2023 until 3 July 2023 communications relating to hiring of Font PR to fill a media office vacancy.

Communications about Media Office vacancy
25/07/2023 Media

All information regarding the meeting of Jeremy Rockliff with JBS Australia Huon Aquaculture on 8/06/2022, including but not limited to:

- any material prepared prior to the meeting

- notes and minutes taken during the meeting

- notes prepared after the meeting

- correspondence exchanged before and after the meeting

Premier's meeting with JBS Australia Huon Aquaculture
24/07/2023 Media

Documents pertaining to the deal between State and Federal Governments for $240 million of funding for Macquarie Point stadium

Documents pertaining to funding of Stadium
21/07/2023 Media

All information regarding the meeting of Jeremy Rockliff and Petuna Tasmania on 31/05/2022, including but not limited to:

- any material prepared prior to the meeting

- notes and minutes taken during the meeting

- notes prepared after the meeting

- correspondence exchanged before and after the meeting

Premier's meeting with Petuna Tasmania
21/07/2023 Media

All information regarding the meeting of Jeremy Rockliff with Tassal Group on 31/05/2022, including but not limited to:

- any material prepared prior to the meeting

- notes and minutes taken during the meeting

- notes prepared after the meeting

- correspondence exchanged before and after the meeting

Premier's meeting with Tassal Group
20/07/2023 Media

Correspondence between the Tasmanian Premier and the Prime Minister relating to development at Macquarie Point

Correspondence between the Tasmanian Premier and the Prime Minister relating to development at Macquarie Point
7/06/2023 Media

All information regarding the meeting of Jeremy Rockliff with News Corp on 10/08/22, including but not limited to:

- any material prepared prior to the meeting

- notes and minutes taken during the meeting

- notes prepared after the meeting

- correspondence  exchanged before and after the meeting

Premier meeting with News Corp
7/06/2023 Media

All information regarding the meeting of Jeremy Rockliff and Alastair Clarkson on 26/05/22, including but not limited to:

- any material prepared prior to the meeting

- notes and minutes taken during the meeting

-  notes prepared after the meeting

- correspondence exchanged before and after the meeting.

Premier meeting with Alastair Clarkson
18/04/2023 Member of the Public

Correspondence between the Premier, the AFL, and the AFL and AFLW club presidents regarding Tasmania's bid for a 19th AFL licence.

Correspondence between the Premier and AFL
6/04/2023 Media

Details of all Ministerial diary appointments held between July 2021 and December 2022 for the Premier, Jeremy Rockcliff MP

Jeremy Rockliff MP - Diary - July 2021 - December 2022
6/04/2023 Media

Question Time Brief relating to the Local Communities Facilities Fund.

Question Time Brief regarding the Local Communities Facilities Fund
21/03/2023 Member of Parliament

The total expenditure on paid advertising of the Facebook account of the Premier, Jeremy Rockliff.

Premier's Facebook advertising costs
3/02/2023 Member of Parliament

Details of all Ministerial diary appointments held since 19 May 2021 about discussions involving climate change policy including Climate Change (State Action) Act 2008 review and the Climate Change (State Action) Amendment Bill 2021 with stakeholders.

Premier Gutwein climate change diary appointments
30/11/2022 Member of the Public

All correspondence between Ministers and The Salvation Army about financial arrangements for the Glenorchy Project.

The Salvation Army and Glenorchy Project
17/10/2022 Member of Parliament

All internal correspondence regarding the Local Communities Facilities Fund from 1 July 2020 to 31 August 2021.

All correspondence regarding the Local Communities Facilities Fund with Communities Tasmania from 1 July 2020 to 31 August 2021.

Local Communities Fund correspondence
10/10/2022 Member of Parliament

Correspondence regarding the Local Communities Fund with representatives of the Tasmanian Liberal Party from 1 July 2020 to 31 August 2021

Correspondence regarding Local Communities Fund
7/09/2022 Member of Parliament

Correspondence to or from the offices of Ministers Barnett, Jaensch  or Gutwein, with or concerning the mining sector, in relation to the proposed windfarm development at Whaleback Ridge

Whaleback Ridge
22/07/2022 Member of Parliament

Any correspondence, including emails between, between the Premier or persons in his office and Minister Howlett or persons in her office regarding the Tasmania JackJumpers or the development of the Derwent Entertainment Centre or Simon Brookhouse.

Correspondence Premier/Office and Minister Howlett/Office about JackJumpers
16/06/2022 Member of Parliament

Total number of staff movements, including incoming and outgoing personnel, through the Attorney-General's Office for the current and previous two financial years broken down by year

Attorney-General's Office staff movements 2019-2022 financial years
8/06/2022 Member of Parliament

Any correspondence, including emails, between Font PR and Minister Howlett (or her office) sent or received between 1 October 2021 and 16 February 2022

Correspondence between Minister Howlett and Font PR
31/05/2022 Media

Correspondence, written or electronic between Minister Howlett and JackJumpers CEO Simon Brookhouse between 1 January 2020 and 27 February 2022 inclusive

Correspondence between Minister Howlett and CEO JackJumpers
25/05/2022 Member of Parliament

Any information, including emails produced by the Government Media Unit, regarding Jane Howlett and a potential conflict of interest

Minister Howlett and a potential conflict of interest
23/05/2022 Member of Parliament

Any correspondence between the Premier and the Prime Minister in relation to the Marinus project

Correspondence between Premier and Prime Minister about Marinus project
6/05/2022 Member of Parliament

Records of persons who visited the Executive Building on 24 February 2022 for the purpose of meeting with the Premier.

Visitors to Executive Building 24 February 2022 to meet the Premier.pdf
21/03/2022 Member of Parliament

Any information, including emails, relating to a Tasmanian bid to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games

Tasmanian bid for 2026 Commonwealth Games
18/02/2022 Member of Parliament

All correspondence with the Commission of Inquiry into the Tasmanian Government's Responses to Child Sexual Abuse in Institutional Settings regarding potential or projected COVID scenarios for 2022.

COVID scenarios Commission of Inquiry
22/12/2021 Member of Parliament

Total expenditure associated with Minister Howlett's attendance at the 2021 AFL Grand Final

Minister Howlett 2021 AFL Grand Final travel expenditure.pdf
6/08/2021 Member of the Public

Meeting agendas, minutes and correspondence relating to (then) Premier Will Hodgman’s meeting with Minderoo Foundation on 29 November 2019

Documents relating to meeting with Minderoo Foundation
3/06/2021 Media

Correspondence between the Minister for Local Government and the Meander Valley Council

Correspondence between the Minister for Local Government and the Meander Valley Council
10/03/2021 Member of Parliament

Management of media and communications about standing down State Servants relating to child sexual abuse allegations

Media and communications - Part B
10/03/2021 Member of Parliament

Management of media and communications about standing down State Servants relating to child sexual abuse allegations

Media and communications - Part A
1/02/2021 Media

Communications plan relating to the announcement of the MoU State Energy and Emissions Reduction Deal

Event communications
15/09/2020 Member of the Public

Correspondence between the Minister for Local Government and the Glamorgan Spring Bay Council re Statement of Expectations and complaints.

Correspondence between the Minister for Local Government and the Glamorgan Spring Bay Council
5/08/2020 Member of Parliament

Information relating to interstate travel of Ministers Gutwein and Rockliff and former Premier Hodgman, and taxi expenses for Minister Barnett on various dates.

Ministerial Travel expenses
28/02/2020 Media

Information about correspondence between the Department of Premier and Cabinet and Madeleine Ogilvie MP about her office

Correspondence about Madeleine Ogilvie's Office
28/02/2020 Media

Information relating to correspondence between the Premier and Madeleine Ogilvie MP

Correspondence between Madeleine Ogilvie MP and the Premier
27/02/2020 Member of Parliament

Information relating to interstate travel of Minister Barnett and The Hon Ms Petrusma MP

Interstate travel details of Minister Barnett and Ms Petrusma MP (reissued 25 February 2020)
18/02/2020 Media

Correspondence between senior National Trust of Australia (Tasmania) employees and the Premier

Correspondence between National Trust (Tasmania) and the Premier
11/11/2019 Media

Information relating to UPC Renewables about the Robbins Island Wind Farm and associated transmission line infrastructure.

Correspondence between the Premier’s Office and UPC Renewables
1/10/2019 Media

Communications and correspondence between the Department of Premier and Cabinet, ministers and the Tasmanian branch of the Australian Council for the Promotion of Peaceful Reunification with China.

Invitation from the Australian Tasmania Council for the Promotion of Peaceful Reunification of China
1/08/2019 Member of the Public

Information relating to the Cloud Seeding Operation and its impact on the 2016 Floods.

Correspondence between the Premier’s Office and a member of the public
22/02/2019 Member of Parliament

Information and correspondence about the protocol for managing any potential conflicts of interest between Minister Courtney and Dr John Whittington

Documents relating to conflict of interest protocol
30/10/2018 Member of Parliament

Information relating to all correspondence and information exchanged between the Premier’s Office and Cricket Australia / Cricket Tasmania, the date and time of any meetings and the names and job titles of all Premier’s Office staff who corresponded with Cricket Australia / Cricket Tasmania for the period between 1 June 2018 and 30 June 2018

Correspondence between the Premier’s Office and Cricket Australia / Tasmania representative
30/10/2018 Member of Parliament

Any correspondence between the Premier’s Office and Gateway Church in Devonport in relation a government grant between 1 January 2017 and 23 March 2018.

Correspondence between Gateway Community Care and the Deputy Premier's Office, with proposal for Community Connection Hub attached
9/10/2018 Member of the Public

Any correspondence between the Premier and the Treasurer, the Minister for Housing and any short term accommodation providers in relation to short-term accommodation, and a copy of any memorandum of understanding entered into between the State Government and AirBnB, Expedia, Stayz and Homeaway etc.

Correspondence between the Premier and AirBnB in relation to short-term accommodation
8/10/2018 Media

All correspondence between the Premier’s Office and Federal Group and or Daniel Hanna between November 2017 and April 2018.

Correspondence between the Premier’s Office and the Federal Group and Daniel Hanna.
29/08/2018 Member of Parliament

Any correspondence between the Premier’s Office and Carlton & United Breweries in relation to a government grant between 1 January 2017 and 23 March 2018; and all correspondence between the Premier’s Office and Mr Julian Sheezal during 2017 and 2018.

Correspondence between the Premier, the Premier’s Office and Carlton & United Breweries, including briefing note for the Premier
29/08/2018 Member of Parliament

All correspondence between the Premier’s Office and stakeholder groups, including representatives of stakeholder groups, regarding firearm law changes during the last two years (up to May 2018)

Correspondence between the Premier and stakeholder groups
29/08/2018 Member of Parliament

All correspondence between the Prime Minister and the Premier in relation to the GST, and horizontal fiscal equalisation since March 2014

Correspondence between the Prime Minister and the Premier
15/05/2018 Member of Parliament

Any correspondence to and from the Premier’s Office relating to access to surgical terminations between 1 January 2017 and 23 March 2018

Correspondence relating to access to surgical terminations
13/04/2018 Media

Information relating to the use of fake online accounts.

Social Media Accounts
26/06/2017 Member of Parliament

All correspondence between the Premier’s Office, other Ministerial Offices, and any Government Agencies or Public Authority relating to the Right to Information Act 2009 or Right to Information applications for the period 1 January 2017 to 24 April 2017.

RTI Correspondence
11/05/2017 Member of Parliament

Information about printing and production costs of a number of Hodgman Government publications.

Publication Costs
1/01/1970 Media

Establishment of an A-League soccer team in Tasmania and a rectangular sporting stadium in the state

Tasmanian A-League soccer team discussions
14/10/2016 Member of Parliament

Information relating to the 2015 Tasmanian Australian of the Year.

RTI request release 2 - Tasmanian Australian of the Year Awards
14/10/2016 Member of Parliament

Information relating to the 2015 Tasmanian Australian of the Year.

RTI request release 1 - Tasmanian Australian of the Year Awards
7/09/2016 Member of Parliament

Information relating to the former Deputy Chief of Staff leave arrangements.

Details of Jonathon Duniam's leave
22/08/2016 Member of Parliament

Any information including documents, advice, briefing notes, reports, emails and other correspondence between the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and the office of the Premier from 1 January 2016 to the 28 July 2016.

Correspondence between the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and the office of the Premier
3/08/2016 Member of Parliament

Information to and from the Premier’s office in relation to arrangements with the North Melbourne Football Club (NMFC), including all correspondence with TT Line and Hobart City Council.

North Melbourne Football Club
29/06/2016 Member of Parliament

Correspondence between the Premier, Hawthorn Football Club and the AFL.

Hawthorn Correspondence
11/04/2016 Member of Parliament

Information relating to the Premier’s communications and meetings with the company Le Cordon Bleu.

Le Cordon Bleu
20/01/2016 Member of Parliament

Information concerning all Ministerial travel from 1 January 2015 – 16 November 2015.

Ministerial travel from 1 January 2015 – 16 November 2015.
15/01/2016 Member of Parliament

Information relating to Premier and all Ministers’ diaries.

Explanatory Note
15/01/2016 Member of Parliament

Information relating to Premier and all Ministers’ diaries.

Premier Hodgman Diary
15/01/2016 Member of Parliament

Information relating to Premier and all Ministers’ diaries.

Minister Ferguson Diary
15/01/2016 Member of Parliament

Information relating to Premier and all Ministers’ diaries.

Minister Goodwin Diary
15/01/2016 Member of Parliament

Information relating to Premier and all Ministers’ diaries.

Minister Groom Diary
15/01/2016 Member of Parliament

Information relating to Premier and all Ministers’ diaries.

Minister Gutwein Diary
15/01/2016 Member of Parliament

Information relating to Premier and all Ministers’ diaries.

Minister Harriss Diary
15/01/2016 Member of Parliament

Information relating to Premier and all Ministers’ diaries.

Minister Hidding Diary
15/01/2016 Member of Parliament

Information relating to Premier and all Ministers’ diaries.

Minister Petrusma Diary
15/01/2016 Member of Parliament

Information relating to Premier and all Ministers’ diaries.

Minister Rockliff Diary
14/01/2016 Member of Parliament

Information concerning the use of taxis by all Government members, including staff, from September 2014 – November 2015.

Ministerial taxi services
8/12/2015 Member of Parliament

Request seeking information relating administration of Ministerial Transport Services and the casual driver pool.

Request seeking information relating administration of Ministerial Transport Services and the casual driver pool.
28/10/2015 Media

Information regarding electronic gaming machine and Keno Licensing in Tasmania.

Letter - 25 Sept 2014
6/10/2015 Member of Parliament

A copy of the Premier’s Diary for the period 1 March 2015 to 27 July 2015.

Premier's Diary
22/09/2015 Media

Information about the attempts by the Premier Will Hodgman MP to have the $16 million promised to Cadbury in the 2013 election campaign delivered to the State.

Approaches by Premier re $16mil Cadbury Funding
17/08/2015 Media

Information about communication with the Federal Government around the $16 million funding to Cadbury.

Letter from Premier to Federal Minister for Trade and Investment (PDF)