Freedom of Information Disclosure Log

This log provides public access to information we've released in response to an FOI request.

Last updated: 20 February 2023

This Disclosure Log is published under section 11(c) of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act). It provides public access to information released in response to an FOI access request.  

The requirement to update a Disclosure Log has been in place since 1 May 2011. It does not apply where it would be ‘unreasonable’ or ‘impracticable’ to publish:

Information released

FOI reference number

Date applicant received access

Summary of the FOI request

Information published in the disclosure log

Other information
C11/104311 October 2011 Access to the access to the Memorandum of Understanding and Cooperation signed in 2009 by Austrade and its Uzbekistan counterpart Memorandum of Understanding 
C11/104129 November 2011Access to documents recording all fax, email, typed, written and verbal correspondence between Austrade regional director David Twine and representatives of Securency International and Note Printing Australia between 1 January 2006 until 1 July 2011The documents released to the applicant can be accessed by contacting the FOI Coordination OfficerN/A
C11/104229 November 2011Access to documents recording all fax, email, typed, written and verbal correspondence between Austrade commissioner Elizabeth Masamune and representatives of Securency International between 1 January 2001 until 1 July 2005The documents released to the applicant can be accessed by contacting the FOI Coordination OfficerN/A
12/20126 November 2012Access to documents relating to Austrade seeking an opinion from external advisers on the application of section 46 of the Export Market Development Grants Act 1997 (EMDG Act) and correspondence between Austrade and Ministers concerning the application of section 46 of the EMDG ActBrief to Minister Emerson dated 9 July 2012N/A
 16 January 2013All documents prepared for or considered by Austrade executive in connection with the 2010 decision to abolish the staff bonus payment schemeDocument 1
Document 2		N/A
 22 March 2013
  1. A comprehensive monthly tally for the last 36 Months (or as far back as available), of all Google AdSense/AdWord expenditure by Austrade or any Australian Government department (if you have said records), as a consequence of any visitor globally clicking on an Australian Government Google Ad.
  2. A list of all websites blocked by Austrade AdWord's admin (blocked defined as not permitted to display Austrade ads) and the date said sites were blocked and any notes or correspondences associates with said blocking.
  3. Copies of any and all correspondence, faxes, emails, contracts and any other dialogue whatsoever between the Australian Government and Google or its affiliates, in relation to:
    1. Blocked website that will not display Austrade related ads,
    2. Complaints about australian gov't ads appearing on distasteful, defamatory, pornographic or any other Objectionable websites (liberally defined)
    3. Any and all correspondence, emails, faxes, notes from telephone calls etc regarding specifically to AdWords issues, complaints, blacklisting etc of the website RipOffReport.com, pissedconsumer.com, thedirty.com, scamfound.com, scam.com or ComplaintsBoard.com
    4. A breakdown of specific expenditure for each of the websites listed in three (c).
  4. A copy of any correspondence with the administrators of the above listed sites or Google administrators.
  5. Copies of any internal or external correspondence relating to any of the above listed sites, including but not limited to any judgments made as to the reputation, reliability, integrity or other moral benchmarks of said sites.
Blocked website documentsN/A
 28 May 2013
  1. The total number of downloads of the Australia Unlimited App on iphone.
  2. The total number of downloads of the Australia Unlimited App on ipad.
  3. The total expenditure to date by Austrade on the Australia Unlimited iphone and ipad apps.
  4. A historical month by month breakdown of the total number of downloads for the Australia Unlimited apps.
Australia Unlimited app documentsN/A
 7 November 2013Access to documents relating to the management, budget and minutes/meetings of committees in relation to the Future Unlimited education brand and other activities and services that Austrade undertakes in cooperation with relevant education institutions and stakeholders for the international promotion of Australia’s education and training sectorThe documents released to the applicant can be accessed by contacting the FOI Coordination OfficerN/A
 7 April 2014Access to internal communications/emails from 1 September, 2013 regarding the $50 million increase the Export Market Development Grant received, in particular communications with Federal or State ministers or any requests for an increase in fundingThe documents released to the applicant can be accessed by contacting the FOI Coordination OfficerN/A
 15 August 2014Access to documents created between 7 September 2013 - 18 June 2014 regarding the $16 million grant to Cadbury announced by Tony Abbott on 28 August 2013The documents released to the applicant can be accessed by contacting the FOI Coordination OfficerN/A
 18 May 2016Access to:
  1. Current social media policy of the department, which covers departmental use and/or private use by employees in an individual capacity.
  2. Any current guidance material which is available for employees to make informed decisions about their private social media use.
Document 1
Document 2
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 9 September 2016Access to letter dated 15 August 2010 by an Austrade officialDocument
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 7 November 2016Access to documents relating to the Pearls Group and the Securities Board of Exchange (India) and Central Bureau of Investigation (India) between January 2008 and December 2012The documents released to the applicant can be accessed by contacting the FOI Coordination Officer
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 8 December 2016Access to documents relating to the Pearls Group and two named individuals in relation to investments made in Australia between January 2007 and January 2010The documents released to the applicant can be accessed by contacting the FOI Coordination Officer
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2019-00312 March 2019Information relating to development of Australia’s new Nation BrandThe documents released to the applicant can be accessed by contacting the FOI Coordination Officer 
2019-0077 June 2019Information relating to development of Australia’s new Nation BrandThe documents released to the applicant can be accessed by contacting the FOI Coordination Officer 
 28 October 2020Correspondence related to a tweet by AustradeKL account in October 2019 on Gamuda Berhad investment in Martinus RailThe documents released to the applicant can be accessed by contacting the FOI Coordination Officer 
 29 January 2021Australian Sentiment Monitor interim and final report on Australian bushfires.The documents released to the applicant can be accessed by contacting the FOI Coordination Officer 
 12 March 2021Final reports on Australia Space Launch Assessment.The documents released to the applicant can be accessed by contacting the FOI Coordination Officer 
 28 May 2021Correspondence with Infrastructure, ministerial submissions related to Tourism Package announced by the Government.The documents released to the applicant can be accessed by contacting the FOI Coordination OfficerN/A
 20 April 2022Minutes of the Nation Brand Advisory Council for 2020 and 2021

The documents released to the applicant can be accessed by contacting the FOI Coordination Officer

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 26 September 2022Incoming Government Brief, including any related briefs and materials from Austrade to the Minister

The documents released to the applicant can be accessed by contacting the FOI Coordination Officer

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N/A8 February 2023Correspondence between Mr Stephen Cartwright and Austrade officials between 17 February 2021 and 9 January 2023 about remuneration and salary packages on postings, including information on schools and rentThe documents released to the applicant can be accessed by contacting the FOI Coordination Officer (due to large files sizes)N/A
N/A5 August 2024Documents relating to Penfolds Private Lunch Experience held on 16 June for Chinese Premier Li by Treasury Wine EstatesThe documents released to the applicant can be accessed by contacting the FOI Coordination OfficerN/A
N/A16 September 2024Travel, accommodation and registration documents for COP 28 attended by Austrade staffThe documents released to the applicant can be accessed by contacting the FOI Coordination OfficerN/A
N/A9 October 2024Documents relating to renewal of West Jerusalem leaseThe documents released to the applicant can be accessed by contacting the FOI Coordination OfficerN/A

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