Advice received on Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT) at airports

Jem Traylen made this Official Information request to Julie Anne Genter

The request was successful.

From: Jem Traylen

Tena koe Julie Anne Genter,

I am concerned about the introduction of AIT scanners at airports which are the source of a great deal of concern for transgender and intersex passengers. I do not recall any consultation by CAA/AvSec on this matter.

What advice, if any, have you received on AIT scanners?

I trust that this request is reasonably straightforward and would be happy to clarify if necessary.

Nga mihi,

Mx Jem Traylen
Rainbow Wellington

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From: J Genter (MIN)
Julie Anne Genter

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From: Olivia Kitson

Tēnā koe Jem

Thank you for your official information request to Hon Julie Anne Genter, Minister for Women, Associate Minister of Health and Associate Minister of Transport.

I just want to clarify your request; are you after any advice Minister Genter received regarding AIT scanners, in her capacity as Minister for Women, Associate Minister of Health, or Associate Minister of Transport? If you want advice Minister Genter received as Associate Minister of Transport, are you particularly after any advice on the introduction of the scanners and particularly anything regarding the consultation requirements?

You may be aware that Minister Genter briefly held responsibility for aviation security as part of her role as Associate Minister of Transport. During that time the office may have received some information relating to the scanners; however, if you are after advice regarding the process for introducing the scanners, Minister Twyford or the CAA may have more relevant information.

If you can let me know which you prefer, we can go from there. Let me know if you have any further questions.

Ngā mihi,
Olivia.

Olivia Kitson
Private Secretary (Transport)| Office of Hon Julie Anne Genter | Associate Minister of Transport
Level 6.C Bowen House | Parliament Buildings | Wellington | New Zealand

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From: Olivia Kitson

Kia ora Jem

Thanks for speaking with me earlier about your official information request. Just to confirm, you are requesting advice Minister Genter received regarding the AIT scanners, as Associate Minister of Transport, while she held responsibility for the Civil Aviation Authority, including aviation security matters (from 24 May to 9 July 2018).

Also, in terms of timing of our response to your request, we will endeavour to respond to your request by Tuesday 25 September, being 20 working days from receipt of your original request. If an extension to this timeframe is required, we will notify you accordingly.

If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Ngā mihi,
Olivia.

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From: Olivia Kitson

Kia ora Jem

This email is to notify you that the timeframe for responding to your request is being extended, pursuant to section 15A(1)(b) of the Official Information Act. This is because the consultations necessary to make a decision on your request are such that a proper response to your request cannot reasonably be made within the original time limit.

An additional 20 working days are required to respond to your request, therefore you can expect to receive a response by 23 October 2018. However, we will endeavour to respond to you sooner. Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions.

You have the right under section 28(3) of the Official Information Act to make a complaint about the extension to the Ombudsman, whose address for contact purposes is:

The Ombudsman
Office of the Ombudsmen
P O Box 10-152
WELLINGTON

Ngā mihi,
Olivia.

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From: Olivia Kitson

Mōrena Jem

As you know, we were due to provide you with a response to your official information request yesterday. Unfortunately this has been delayed, and is likely to be sent to you later this week. I sincerely apologise for not getting this response to you on time, if you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to get in touch. We will endeavour to get the response to you as soon as possible.

Ngā mihi,
Olivia.

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Mōrena Jem

On behalf of Hon James Shaw, Acting Associate Minister of Transport, please find attached a response to your official information request. Please accept our apologies for the delay in responding to your request.

Ngā mihi,
Olivia.

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From: Jem Traylen

Dear Olivia Kitson - for your office to note:

I have also received a good response from CAA and am now cautiously optimistic that the horror stories that myself and other trans people have experienced overseas will not be repeated here.

I do note, however, that there is some concern over these scanners in our community which could have been alleviated if there had been consultation and communication with us.

I will be approaching the appropriate officials to facilitate this community engagement.

Yours sincerely,

Mx Jem Traylen
Rainbow Wellington

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