Price and Crime and Misconduct Commission

Price and Crime and Misconduct Commission
(1998 S0098, 21 February 2003) 

The applicant sought review of a deemed refusal of access to documents he had requested from the respondent.  His FOI access application had covered a wide range of documents.  During the course of the review, the applicant substantially reduced the scope of his access application. 

The respondent then requested an extension of time under s.79(2) to process the amended application.  After consideration of the reasons for the delays in the matter, any potential prejudice to the applicant, and the most expedient process for the applicant, the Deputy Information Commissioner decided to exercise his discretion, under s.79(2) of the FOI Act, so as to allow the respondent a further four weeks to process the applicant's amended access application.