Check the release copy against the decision before documents leave the agency
Key facts
- Human involvement
- RedLawyer-led
- How AI is used
- Compare the release copy against the schedule and the notice of decision and list every discrepancy: a deletion claimed but not applied, a deletion applied but not claimed, a missing or extra page, a folio range that does not match, a document released that the decision refused. Do not edit, redact or regenerate any part of the release copy.
- What the lawyer must review
- The lawyer resolves every discrepancy against the source document, confirms each deletion is irreversible in the format actually being sent, and authorises both the release and any publication.
- Written for / version
- US
Open a jurisdiction version of this task to see which instruments apply: US
Who does what
| Role | What they do |
|---|---|
| Assistance | Supporting preparation only. Compare the release copy against the schedule and the notice of decision and list every discrepancy: a deletion claimed but not applied, a deletion applied but not claimed, a missing or extra page, a folio range that does not match, a document released that the decision refused. Do not edit, redact or regenerate any part of the release copy. The tool writes nothing into the document. Substantive advice, judgement and any restricted content remain with the responsible human. |
| Lawyer | Perform the substantive analysis and decisions. Independently check any permitted supporting work and approve the exact output for its intended use. |
Checklist
- Confirm the instructions, the jurisdiction and the complete relevant material before starting.
- The lawyer resolves every discrepancy against the source document, confirms each deletion is irreversible in the format actually being sent, and authorises both the release and any publication.
- Check the output against the source documents named in it before it is relied on.
Sources
- https://www.oaic.gov.au/freedom-of-information/freedom-of-information-guidance-for-government-agencies/foi-guidelines/part-3-processing-and-deciding-on-requests-foi-access · 2026-09-27
- https://www.oaic.gov.au/freedom-of-information/freedom-of-information-guidance-for-government-agencies/foi-guidelines/part-14-disclosure-log · 2026-09-27
- https://www.oic.qld.gov.au/government/right-to-information/processing-an-rti-application · 2026-09-27
These are suggested working checks. Confirm the required checking with the responsible lawyer before work starts; the checking approach does not establish permission to use AI.