Appendix 2

Freedom of Information

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This statement, correct to 30 June 2002, is published to meet the requirements of section 8 of the Freedom of Information Act 1982.\

Section 8 of the Act requires agencies to make available information about their functions, organisation and operations. The information for the Authority is contained in the body of the annual report. The decision-making powers of the Authority relate to the granting of payment rights under the Dairy Structural Adjustment Program Scheme 2000 and the Supplementary Dairy Assistance Scheme 2001.

Applications under the Freedom of Information Act

FOI Contact Officer
Dairy Adjustment Authority
PO Box 5158
HEIDELBERG WEST VIC 3081
Telephone 1800 503 603

Applicants are encouraged to contact the FOI contact officer with any questions related to applications under the Act. The contact officer can assist in identifying the particular documents sought, provide advice on the obligations of applications and the Authority, and answer any questions related to the handling of requests.

Categories of documents held

Freely available documents include the annual report, newsletters, information sheets and application forms.

The Authority maintains files covering administrative, operational and Board matters, and files containing applications and supporting documentation in relation to the Dairy Structural Adjustment Program and Supplementary Dairy Assistance program.

The Authority maintains a range of databases containing information associated with the processing of claims under the programs. The Authority outsources the maintenance of a Register of Units, which records entitlements and facilitates payments to eligible dairy producers.

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