Use and release of information
Information obtained by MFAT as a result of this consultation, including discussions and feedback, is considered ‘official information’ held by MFAT for the purposes of the Official Information Act 1982 (OIA). As such, MFAT may release information obtained through the consultation in response to an official information request, or in proactively released papers, subject to redactions under the OIA. Where you consider there are legitimate reasons all or part of the information you provide should be withheld, please indicate this in your feedback, along with your supporting rationale. Although this shall not be construed as final, it will be taken into consideration by MFAT, and we may consult you.
