1 April 2022
File No. DOIA 2122-1752
Ashleigh Fechney
[FYI request #18773 email]
Dear Ashleigh
Thank you for your request made via the Official Information Act website on 3 March 2022 to the
Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE) requesting the fol owing information under the
Official Information Act 1982 (the Act):
“In accordance with the Official Information Act, please send me the fol owing document:
Briefing on Policy decisions: COVID-19 vaccination requirements for high risk work in managed
isolation, and attached ‘options for additional support mechanisms for workers who are not
vaccinated’ (Briefing paper provided by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, 16
April 2021) ”
I have attached the requested document. Please note that some information has been withheld under
the fol owing sections of the Act:
• 9(2)(h)
maintain legal professional privilege
You have the right to seek investigation and review of my decision by the Ombudsman, in accordance
with section 28 of the Act. The relevant details can be found at:
www.ombudsman.parliament.nz.
Yours sincerely
Shane Kinley
Policy Director, Workplace Relations and Safety
Labour, Science and Enterprise
Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment