Freedom of Information Act 2016
86ACAT direction to conduct further searches
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86 ACAT direction to conduct further searches (a) the ACAT is reviewing a decision under this division in relation to an access application; and (b) it appears that not all government information within the scope of the application has been identified. (2) The ACAT may, at the request of a participant in the review or on the ACAT’s own initiative, direct the decision-maker or another agency or Minister to conduct a further search for information. conduct a further search, for information, includes make inquiries to locate the information.