Turning Freedom Down Another Notch!

One of the critical aspects of our freedoms in Australia is to be able to hold our elected representatives and the machinery of Government and its associated agencies to account. We are facing another battle as Australia’s Freedom of Information (FOI) legislation is on the brink of significant reform through the Freedom of Information Amendment Bill 2025. Key changes include widening cabinet document exemptions, introducing application fees, requiring applicants to identify themselves, and implementing stricter processing caps. The bill aims to modernize the framework and address system inefficiencies but has drawn criticism for potentially increasing secrecy and hindering public access […]