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title: "Check the release copy against the decision before documents leave the agency"
url: "https://ailawframework.com/practice/administrative-and-public-law/check-the-release-copy-against-the-decision-before-documents-leave-the-a"
type: "task"
site: "AI Law Framework"
id: "A31-X20260927-6"
practice_area: "Administrative & Public Law"
tier: "red"
lawyer_review: "required"
last_reviewed: "2026-10-22"
---

# Check the release copy against the decision before documents leave the agency

> 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…

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Last reviewed: 2026-10-22

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## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Practice area | [Administrative & Public Law](https://ailawframework.com/practice/administrative-and-public-law.md) |
| Human involvement | Red: Lawyer writes; AI may check, clarify or collect data |
| 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 / versions | 1 jurisdiction versions below |

## Checking plan

**Lawyer-led judgement**

The lawyer makes the substantive assessment. Any permitted AI assistance remains supporting work with its own checks.

- What the AI does: 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 does: 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.
- Who reviews: Responsible lawyer with competence in the matter
- Basis: Practical workflow informed by the linked primary sources; the traffic light and working checks are editorial guidance, not a court classification.
- Why: The level reflects what the work is, the consequence of an error, and how much of the output the lawyer must independently re-derive.
- Restriction: The lawyer makes the substantive assessment. Any permitted AI assistance remains supporting work with its own checks.

## Checks the lawyer makes

1. Confirm the instructions, the jurisdiction and the complete relevant material before starting.
2. 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.
3. Check the output against the source documents named in it before it is relied on.

## Notes

- 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.

## 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](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) (checked 2026-09-27)
- [https://www.oaic.gov.au/freedom-of-information/freedom-of-information-guidance-for-government-agencies/foi-guidelines/part-14-disclosure-log](https://www.oaic.gov.au/freedom-of-information/freedom-of-information-guidance-for-government-agencies/foi-guidelines/part-14-disclosure-log) (checked 2026-09-27)
- [https://www.oic.qld.gov.au/government/right-to-information/processing-an-rti-application](https://www.oic.qld.gov.au/government/right-to-information/processing-an-rti-application) (checked 2026-09-27)

## Jurisdiction versions

| Jurisdiction | Level |
| --- | --- |
| [United States](https://ailawframework.com/practice/administrative-and-public-law/check-the-release-copy-against-the-decision-before-documents-leave-the-a/united-states.md) | Red |

*Practice guidance for planning and review. Confirm current primary sources and the requirements of the actual matter. This is general information, not legal advice.*