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Australian Public Service Commissioner's power of veto over SES selection processes
Stork made this Freedom of Information request to Attorney-General's Department
The request was refused by Attorney-General's Department.
Stork March 13, 2022
Dear Attorney-General's Department,
Under the FOI Act I request any documents held by the Attorney-General's Department which identify the powers of the public service commissioner or their representative to veto a senior executive service selection decision.
FOI Requests, Attorney-General's Department March 30, 2022
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Under the FOI Act I request any documents held by the Attorney-General's
Department which identify the powers of the public service commissioner or
their representative to veto a senior executive service selection
decision.
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FOI Requests, Attorney-General's Department April 12, 2022
FOI22048 Decision Letter with Attachment.pdf
Freedom of Information Request FOI22/048
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