19 June 2015
A M C Smith
[FYI request #2857 email]
Dear A M C Smith
On behalf of Gabriel Makhlouf, Secretary to the Treasury, I acknowledge receipt of
your letter requesting:
“ ... papers relating to the negotiation of the Agreement on Social Security
between the Government of New Zealand and the Government of Australia done
at Canberra on 28 March 2001. I am seeking information on the policy
considerations and any estimates of the costs to each country in applying this
agreement.”
Your request was received by the Treasury on 17 June 2015 and will be dealt with in
accordance with the provisions of the Official Information Act.
To confirm your eligibility to make a request under section 12 of the Official Information
Act, please reply by return email giving your personal email and postal address. This
will also enable us to contact you promptly should clarification of your request be
necessary.
Yours sincerely
S Charles
Sherida Charles
Ministerial Coordinator