Senator CHRIS EVANS (Western Australia—Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills, Science and Research and Leader of the Government in the Senate) (14:30): The question goes to the result of an FOI request lodged by the senator. The senator apparently had her FOI request refused. That would have been done in accordance with the normal procedures that apply under the legislation. Senator Fierravanti-Wells: It goes to the fact that you are refusing to release information. Honourable senators interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Order! On both sides. Senator CHRIS EVANS: FOI applications are made under the legislation, the Public Service directions, that apply to FOI requests. The decision maker makes a decision in relation to that request and the advice is provided to the applicant. There are also appeal mechanisms open to applicants which the senator can pursue. To suggest that I should interfere in the FOI process, the legal processes, is of course improper and, if I did, I would be accused of improper interference.