Notes from the Desk
Writing on requests, follow-ups and method.
Short, practical pieces drawn from what we see reporters run into.
Requests
Writing a Request a Records Office Can Actually Act On
14 August 2026 · 6 min read
Vague requests get vague silences. Here is how to describe the material you want precisely enough that a records office can locate it.
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Follow-Up
When the Timeline Lapses: What to Do Next
6 August 2026 · 5 min read
A missed deadline is not a dead end. It is the start of a documented, courteous follow-up that keeps your options open.
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Method
Keeping a Request Register That Holds Up
29 July 2026 · 5 min read
A simple log turns scattered correspondence into a defensible record you can rely on months later.
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