Correspondence handling policy
Our correspondence policy is to ensure that we handle correspondence fairly, efficiently and effectively.
- We aim to open all correspondence within one business day of receipt, and respond, where required, within 20 working days of receipt, and no later than 30 working days of receipt. You can request a response by checking the box on the contact page.
- If the response to all the issues you have raised is likely to take longer than 30 working days, we will advise you accordingly.
- If the matter you have raised does not fall under the portfolio of the Minister for Customer Service we will forward your correspondence to the appropriate Minister and agency for their attention and response.
- We do not respond to correspondence where the Minister or SIRA is not the primary recipient, but marked as a “cc” (carbon copy); or “bc” (blind copy).
- Unsolicited advertisements will be deleted and no response will be issued.
- Any correspondence which is deemed to contain threats or advocates illegal activities will be forwarded to the NSW Police.
- We do not respond to correspondence containing offensive language or content.
- Your correspondence, once received, will become a formal departmental record and government information. We will treat this with the appropriate level of confidentiality, consistent with the NSW Privacy and Personal Information Act 1998 and the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009.
Document Type: Policy Document
Category: Policy
Status: Current