Currently not concluded, at https://www.righttoknow.org.au/request/instrument_to_establish_king_of
First request for this FOI
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet,
A previous FOI to the Attorney-Generals office produced a “PROCLAMATION” signed by “Anthony Albanese” (aka Anthony Norman Albanese) and “David Hurley” (aka General David John Hurley).
“…do now proclaim Prince Charles Philip Arthur George to be King Charles the Third, by the Grace of God King of Australia and his other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth, and, with hearty and humble affection, we promise him faith and obedience:”
Under FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 1982, in particular SECT 3, (2)(b)
1. I request the instrument for the establishment of the proclaimed King of Australia for which the title relies on,
2. In the occasion that the instrument for the proclaimed King of Australia exists, I request the head of power that the title relies on,
3. I request the information that demonstrates the proclaimed King of Australia conforms to the meaning of, “in the sovereignty of the United Kingdom”, expressed in the second clause prefacing the Commonwealth of Australia Constitution proper.
Jillian,
Respectfully, without waiver of inherent rights under the Commonwealth of Australia, established 1900.
3 Responses followed requesting confirmation and extensions
OFFICIAL
Reference FOI/2024/260
Dear Jillian
I refer to your request of 7 August 2024, made to the Department of the
Prime Minister and Cabinet under the Freedom of Information Act 1982, in
which you sought access to documents in relation to the “Instrument to
establish King of Australia”.
The current due date for a decision on this request is 6 September 2024.
Regrettably, the Department is not currently in a position to finalise the
decision by this date. Accordingly, we are seeking your agreement to a
7-day extension of time under section 15AA of the FOI Act.
We will endeavour to notify you of the decision prior to this extended
date if possible. Please be aware however, that it may be necessary to
apply other extension of time, or ‘stop clock’ provisions during the
processing of this request.
If you agree to this request for a 7-day extension of time, we would be
grateful if you could please confirm this in writing via return email by
COB Thursday 5 September 2024.
Kind regards
Coordinator
FOI Section
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
p. (02) 6271 5849
Ngunnawal Country | One National Circuit Barton ACT 2600 | PO Box
6500 CANBERRA ACT 2600
e. [1][email address] w. [2]pmc.gov.au
The Department acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and
emerging Elders and Traditional Custodians of Country, and the
continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
and,
OFFICIAL
Reference: FOI/2024/260
Dear Jillian
I refer to your request of 7 August 2024, made to the Department of the
Prime Minister and Cabinet under the Freedom of Information Act 1982, in
which you sought access to documents in relation to the “Instrument to
stablish King of Australia”.
The current due date for a decision is 13 September 2024. Regrettably,
the Department is not in a position to finalise the decision this week.
Accordingly, I am seeking your agreement to an additional 14-day
extension to 27 September 2024. I appreciate your patience and will
endeavour to notify you of the decision prior to this date, should it be
possible.
If you agree to this request, I would be grateful if you could please
confirm this in writing via return email by COB 12 September 2024.
Yours sincerely
PM&C FOI Team
PM&C FOI Team
Adviser
FOI Section | Legal Policy Branch[]
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
p. (02) 6271 5849
Ngunnawal Country, One National Circuit, Barton ACT 2600 | PO Box
6500 CANBERRA ACT 2600
e. [1][email address] w. [2]pmc.gov.au
Response to above
September 11, 2024
Dear Advisor,
It is extremely concerning that the evidence sought is not readily available and on public record.
However, I agree to an additional 14 days.
Jillian,
Respectfully, without waiver of inherent rights under the Commonwealth of Australia, established 1900.
September 18, 2024
FOI 2024 260 notice of decision (pdf)
Response to above
September 19, 2024
Dear PM&C FOI Team,
Thank you, however, can you confirm the Proclamation you are referring to is the same document I have viewed at: https://www.pmc.gov.au/sites/default/fil… as that PROCLAMATION was not signed by
“General the Honourable David John Hurley AC DSC (Retd), Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia“, and
“Honourable Anthony Albanese, the Prime Minister of Australia“, (Anthony Norman Albanese, correct legal name not used?)
but by
“David Hurley, Governor-General” and “Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister“. There is a “stamp” “L.S” but no official Seal of the Commonwealth of Australia. Can you please confirm is this the Proclamation you are referring to? The links in your response were not hyperlinked in the pdf I downloaded, and url was not visible.
If the instrument is the Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act 1900, I seek the Head of power within that Constitution to establish a King of Australia, or should that be a new FOI request?
The Australian Symbols Booklet, page 22, refers to a Seal for use of Our Government of Australia, not the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia or Commonwealth Government. There is nothing with reference to the Commonwealth of Australia. There is no Seal on the document titled “PROCLAMATION”, again, perhaps I am viewing the wrong document?
Thank you for clarification of the above points.
Jillian,
Respectfully, without waiver of inherent rights under the Commonwealth of Australia, established 1900.
As at October 20, 2024, there has been no response to the above.