FOI Disclosure Log

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The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations is required by the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (the FOI Act) to publish this disclosure log on its website. The disclosure log lists information that has been released in response to an FOI request. The disclosure log requirement does not apply to:

  • personal information about any person if publication of that information would be unreasonable
  • information about the business, commercial, financial or professional affairs of any person if publication of that information would be unreasonable
  • other information covered by a determination made by the Australian Information Commissioner if publication of that information would be unreasonable
  • any information it is not reasonably practicable to publish because of the extent of modifications needed to be made to remove the information listed above.

The information described in this disclosure log has been released by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations and its portfolio Ministers under the FOI Act and is available for public access.

The department provides access to documents released under the FOI Act via direct download from this website. If you are unable to access documents released, please contact foi@dewr.gov.au. Please include the document’s LEX reference and title in your request. 

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All disclosure log entries published prior to 1 July 2022 by the former Department of Education, Skills and Employment are hosted by the Department of Education.

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Freedom of Information acknowledgement data – January 2026 to 30 June 2026

FOI Reference:
LEX 2556
Created:
Date of Access:
Decision maker:
Department of Employment and Workplace Relations

Data relating to the acknowledgement of FOI requests received by the Department between 1 January 2026 and 30 June 2026.

If you have trouble accessing this document, please email foi@dewr.gov.au to request a copy in a format you can use. Please include the document’s FOI Reference and Title in your request.
Additional information
Stream
The Department
Creator
Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
Publisher
Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
Publication Category
FOI Request
Language
English / Australian English
Coverage
Australia

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Submissions received on the Secure Australian Jobs Code consultation paper

FOI Reference:
LEX 2473
Created:
Date of Access:
Decision maker:
Department of Employment and Workplace Relations

Submissions received in response to the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations’ Secure Australian Jobs Code consultation paper.

If you have trouble accessing this document, please email foi@dewr.gov.au to request a copy in a format you can use. Please include the document’s FOI Reference and Title in your request.
Additional information
Stream
The Department
Creator
Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
Publisher
Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
Publication Category
FOI Request
Language
English / Australian English
Coverage
Australia

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Correspondence between Door Dash and the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations

FOI Reference:
LEX 2384
Created:
Date of Access:
Decision maker:
Department of Employment and Workplace Relations

Correspondence between Door Dash and the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations relating to participation in Industry Consultation.

If you have trouble accessing this document, please email foi@dewr.gov.au to request a copy in a format you can use. Please include the document’s FOI Reference and Title in your request.
Additional information
Stream
The Department
Creator
Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
Publisher
Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
Publication Category
FOI Request
Language
English / Australian English
Coverage
Australia

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DEWR charges procedures, charges data and payment methods

FOI Reference:
LEX 2542
Created:
Date of Access:
Decision maker:
Department of Employment and Workplace Relations

The department’s FOI Procedures Manual regarding the assessment and imposition of charges under section 29 of the FOI Act, data on the administration of charges by financial year for the period of 1 July 2022 to 24 July 2026, and payment methods available. Internal review of LEX 2394.

If you have trouble accessing this document, please email foi@dewr.gov.au to request a copy in a format you can use. Please include the document’s FOI Reference and Title in your request.
Additional information
Stream
The Department
Creator
Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
Publisher
Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
Publication Category
FOI Request
Language
English / Australian English
Coverage
Australia

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Trades Recognition Australia Construction Occupations List for Prioritisation and Streamlining

FOI Reference:
LEX 2567
Created:
Date of Access:
Decision maker:
Department of Employment and Workplace Relations

Documents relating to Trades Recognition Australia Skills Assessments Prioritisation and Streamlining for Construction Occupations.

If you have trouble accessing this document, please email foi@dewr.gov.au to request a copy in a format you can use. Please include the document’s FOI Reference and Title in your request.
Additional information

Note: Exception under section 11C(1)(a) applies to personal information contained in the documents.

Stream
The Department
Creator
Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
Publisher
Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
Publication Category
FOI Request
Language
English / Australian English
Coverage
Australia

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Work for the Dole Risk Assessment

FOI Reference:
LEX 2458
Created:
Date of Access:
Decision maker:
Department of Employment and Workplace Relations

Work for the Dole Risk Assessment for Salvation Army Abbotsford.

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Additional information
Stream
The Department
Creator
Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
Publisher
Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
Publication Category
FOI Request
Language
English / Australian English
Coverage
Australia

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Documents discussing the general protections, data and demand in the Fair Work Commission’s total workload and General Manager statement

FOI Reference:
LEX 2540
Created:
Date of Access:
Decision maker:
Department of Employment and Workplace Relations

Documents provided by the Fair Work Commission to the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations discussing the general protections, data and demand in the Fair Work Commission’s total workload and General Manager statement on changes to processes, systems and information. Internal review of LEX 2283.

If you have trouble accessing this document, please email foi@dewr.gov.au to request a copy in a format you can use. Please include the document’s FOI Reference and Title in your request.
Additional information
Stream
The Department
Creator
Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
Publisher
Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
Publication Category
FOI Request
Language
English / Australian English
Coverage
Australia

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Shaping the Future of Employment Services Discussion Paper

FOI Reference:
LEX 2434
Created:
Date of Access:
Decision maker:
Department of Employment and Workplace Relations

Drafts of the ‘Shaping the Future of Employment Services Discussion Paper’.

If you have trouble accessing this document, please email foi@dewr.gov.au to request a copy in a format you can use. Please include the document’s FOI Reference and Title in your request.
Additional information
Stream
The Department
Creator
Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
Publisher
Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
Publication Category
FOI Request
Language
English / Australian English
Coverage
Australia

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Information sharing under the Fraud Fusion Taskforce

FOI Reference:
LEX 2482
Created:
Date of Access:
Decision maker:
Department of Employment and Workplace Relations

Documents outlining information sharing with Fraud Fusion Taskforce partner agencies and internal intelligence processes. Internal review of LEX 2290.

If you have trouble accessing this document, please email foi@dewr.gov.au to request a copy in a format you can use. Please include the document’s FOI Reference and Title in your request.
Additional information
Stream
The Department
Creator
Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
Publisher
Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
Publication Category
FOI Request
Language
English / Australian English
Coverage
Australia

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Emails from QANTAS to the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations

FOI Reference:
LEX 2387
Created:
Date of Access:
Decision maker:
Minister for Employment & Workplace Relations

Emails from QANTAS to the Minister of Employment and Workplace Relations requesting a meeting in relation to both JETSTAR and QANTAS.

If you have trouble accessing this document, please email foi@dewr.gov.au to request a copy in a format you can use. Please include the document’s FOI Reference and Title in your request.
Additional information
Stream
The Department
Creator
Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
Publisher
Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
Publication Category
FOI Request
Language
English / Australian English
Coverage
Australia

We aim to provide documents in an accessible format. If you're having problems accessing a document, please contact us for help.