Freedom of information disclosure log
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They are required to do so under Subsection 11C(3) of the Freedom of Information Act 1982.
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Description and dates of documents released under Freedom of Information
| Reference number | Date of access Sort ascending | Request | Info published | Decision maker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOI25/404 | 30/01/2026 | Briefs provided to Attorney-General Michelle Rowland or her office on freedom of information laws. | 1 document released in full and 2 documents released in part. View documents for FOI25/404 |
Department |
| FOI25/409 | 30/01/2026 | Documents, including but not limited to advice or briefing material, provided by the Attorney-General's Department to ministers or their offices in relation to: The use of AI bots to generate FOI requests The use of FOI by foreign actors, foreign powers and criminal gangs The volume of anonymous FOI requests The volume of vexatious FOI requests |
3 documents release in full and 8 documents released in part. View documents for FOI25/409 |
Department |
| FOI25/507 | 30/01/2026 | 1. Documents from 1 January 2023 referring to or describing: a. “AI bots”, “automated FOI requests”, or “foreign actors” submitting FOIs; and/or b. any rationale to tighten FOI laws or internal procedures based on those claims. 2. Documents that quantify or verify alleged FOI abuse or large-scale automated requests from AI or foreign sources. 3. Correspondence or meeting records with OAIC, PM&C, AGD, Home Affairs, DTA, Services Australia, DFAT, or State/Territory FOI units about alleged “AI bot” or “foreign actor” FOI requests, or potential system/policy responses. |
5 documents release in full and 15 documents released in part. View documents for FOI25/507 |
Department |
| FOI25/407 | 30/01/2026 | All documents held by the department relating to AI bots submitting FOI requests and FOI requests being linked to foreign actors and criminals for the period 1 July 2024 to the date of the request, and excludes media clippings. | 5 documents release in full and 11 documents released in part. View documents for FOI25/407 |
Department |
| FOI25/405 | 30/01/2026 | Documents from the Attorney-General Michelle Rowland or her office tasking the Department with developing changes to FOI laws. | 1 document released in part. View documents for FOI25/405 |
Department |
| FOI25/592 | 27/01/2026 | A copy of Australia's 7th periodic report under the ICCPR to the UN Human Rights Committee that Australia has provided to the Committee for its consideration and a copy of Australia's report under the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) and any associated correspondence in relation to the UPR. | 2 documents released in full and 7 documents released in part. View documents for FOI25/592 |
Department |
| FOI25/581 | 27/01/2026 | The Attorney-General’s Department’s existing security Chief Executive Instructions and guidelines and the application of the Protective Security Policy Framework. | 4 documents released in part. View documents for FOI25/581 |
Department |
| FOI25/517 | 23/01/2026 | Documents relating to the May 2025 Administrative Arrangements Order transferring AFP functions to Home Affairs. | 3 documents released in part. View documents for FOI25/517 |
Department |
| FOI25/534 | 22/01/2026 | Documents regarding the International Court of Justice's Advisory Opinion on the Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change between 22 July 2025 and 7 November 2025. | 3 documents released in part. View documents for FOI25/534 |
Department |
| FOI25/545 | 08/01/2026 | Documents containing conflict of interest information and related discussions from the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, specifically for Leah Bromfield. | 5 documents released in full and 1 document released in part. View documents for FOI25/545 |
Department |
| FOI25/315 | 24/12/2025 | Communications between the department and the Australian Law Reform Commission while conducting its inquiry into surrogacy law reform. | 2 documents released in part. View documents for FOI25/315 |
Department |
| FOI25/580 | 24/12/2025 | Total number of prosecutions for offences against the Crimes (Biological Weapons) Act 1976. | 1 document released in part. View documents for FOI25/580 |
Department |
| FOI25/470 | 22/12/2025 | Documents relating to the payment of former Prime Minister Scott Morrison's legal costs post 16 June 2023. |
1 document released in full and 5 documents released in part. View documents for FOI25/470 |
Department |
| FOI25/456 | 22/12/2025 | Documents regarding Australia’s arms exports to Israel. | 2 documents released in full and 12 documents released in part. View documents for FOI25/456 |
Department |
| FOI25/527 | 11/12/2025 | Briefings provided to the Attorney-General between 1 January 2024 - 3 November 2025 regarding ethical guidelines, frameworks or governance for the use of Artificial Intelligence. | 1 document released in part. View documents for FOI25/527 |
Department |
| FOI25/436 | 09/12/2025 | Final evaluation reports, selection panel recommendations, ministerial or departmental briefings, and probity/conflict-of-interest advice, covering the tender assessment and contract award period relating to the Jesuit Social Services. | 6 documents released in part. View documents for FOI25/436 |
Department |
| FOI25/587 | 08/12/2025 | A copy of the FOI25/468 internal review request and decision. | 2 documents released in part. View documents for FOI25/587 |
Department |
| FOI25/467 | 04/12/2025 | Documents created between 1 January 2020 – 31 December 2021 that relate to sovereign citizens. | 1 document released in part. View documents for FOI25/467 |
Department |
| FOI25/509 | 04/12/2025 | Services Australia’s submission to the Attorney-General’s Department’s Automated Decision-Making Review between 1 February - 1 March 2025. | 1 document released in part. View documents for FOI25/509 |
Department |
| AGOFOI25/498 | 03/12/2025 | All documents provided to the Attorney-General and her office for the purpose of meetings with News Corp Australia since May 3, 2025. | 5 documents released in part. View documents for AGOFOI25/498 |
The Hon Michelle Rowland MP |