Dear Minister Clark,

Many people in our community would like access to more information about Labour's Rainbow Policy, given its national significance.

I am aware of a document "Potential Priorities for Rainbow Policy" that is currently in consideration. And that it has previously been denied access under "Section 9(2)(f)(iv)"

I would like to;

1. Request disclosure of this document.

2. Request a time frame for when this document will be made available given that Section 9 (2)(f) states "maintain the constitutional conventions for the time being which protect-" where the key point is "Time being".

3 If the request is denied, then complete clarification of the reason and cited section of the Act as simply stating "Section 9(2)(f)(iv)" is not enough given the multiple "Or" definitions - cited below.

Section 9(2)(f)(iv)

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(f) maintain the constitutional conventions for the time being which protect—
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(i) the confidentiality of communications by or with the Sovereign or her representative:
(ii) collective and individual ministerial responsibility:
(iii) the political neutrality of officials:
(iv) the confidentiality of advice tendered by Ministers of the Crown and officials; or
the confidentiality of advice tendered by Ministers of the Crown and officials; or

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(g) maintain the effective conduct of public affairs through—
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(i) the free and frank expression of opinions by or between or to Ministers of the Crown or members of an organisation or officers and employees of any department or organisation in the course of their duty; or

(ii) the protection of such Ministers, members of organisations, officers, and employees from improper pressure or harassment; or

(h) maintain legal professional privilege; or

(i) enable a Minister of the Crown or any department or organisation holding the information to carry out, without prejudice or disadvantage, commercial activities; or

(j) enable a Minister of the Crown or any department or organisation holding the information to carry on, without prejudice or disadvantage, negotiations (including commercial and industrial negotiations); or

(k) prevent the disclosure or use of official information for improper gain or improper advantage.

Yours faithfully,

Amanda Ashley