Freedman v Macquarie University [2008] NSWADT 105

CITATION: Freedman v Macquarie University [2008] NSWADT 105

DIVISION: General Division

APPLICANT Craig Farrell Freedman PARTIES: RESPONDENT Macquarie University

FILE NUMBER: 073176

HEARING DATES: 21 September 2007

SUBMISSIONS CLOSED: 14 December 2007

DATE OF DECISION: 8 April 2008

BEFORE: Montgomery S - Judicial Member

CATCHWORDS: Freedom of Information Act - access to documents - personal affairs - confidential material - internal working documents - operations of agencies

MATTER FOR DECISION: Principal matter

LEGISLATION CITED : Freedom of Information Act 1989

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