Trau v Minister for Police [2002] NSWADT 180

Trau v Minister for Police [2002] NSWADT 180

The Tribunal found, based on evidence and cross-examination, that the respondent had conducted a thorough and adequate search for the requested documents, that the disputed documents were not held, and there was no need for further searches.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
25 September 2002
Procedural Posture
Application for Review of Freedom of Information Act Decision / Final Determination
Outcome
application dismissed; respondent's decision affirmed
Legal Topics
['access to Documents' 'adequacy of Search']
['administrative Law' 'freedom of Information'] ['access to Documents' 'adequacy of Search']

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Procedural Posture

Application for Review of Freedom of Information Act Decision / Final Determination

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether the respondent conducted an adequate search for documents under the Freedom of Information Act 1989' 'Whether the disputed documents are held by the respondent']

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found, based on evidence and cross-examination, that the respondent had conducted a thorough and adequate search for the requested documents, that the disputed documents were not held, and there was no need for further searches.

Court Disposition

application dismissed; respondent's decision affirmed

Orders

  • ["The applicant's application for review is dismissed." 'The decision of the respondent is affirmed.']