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Surge in refusals for freedom of information undermines trust in Australian government, watchdog warns

Resource type
Author/contributor
Title
Surge in refusals for freedom of information undermines trust in Australian government, watchdog warns
Abstract
The Australian government is refusing freedome of information requests at a rate not seen in a decade, prompting concern among transparency advocates. However the federal government is releasing more FOIs in full that its state and territory counterparts.
Publication
The Guardian
Date
2025-05-17
Edition
Australia
Section
Australia news
ISSN
0261-3077
Accessed
5/18/25, 5:20 AM
Language
English
Library Catalog
The Guardian
License
Freedom of Information
Extra
Australia
Citation
Knaus, C. (2025, May 17). Surge in refusals for freedom of information undermines trust in Australian government, watchdog warns. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/may/18/surge-in-refusals-for-freedom-of-information-undermines-trust-in-australian-government-watchdog-warns