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FOI amendments add layers of secrecy

Summary by Government News
The federal government’s proposal to amend Australia’s freedom of information laws is taking the legislation in a more secretive direction, says an expert. If passed, the Freedom of Information Amendment Bill 2025 will allow public servants to refuse anonymous FOI requests and applications requiring more than 40 hours to process. The legislation – introduced last week – would also expand the category of documents that can be denied access. Attor…
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Government News broke the news in Glebe, Australia on Thursday, September 11, 2025.
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