Legislation

“Culture of secrecy” to blame for Freedom of Information laws failures

Last week, the Albanese government introduced the Freedom of Information Amendment Bill, a comprehensive reform of Australia’s FOI laws aimed at modernising the 1982 framework. The proposed changes include banning anonymous requests, introducing application fees, and extending confidentiality provisions to cabinet documents. While the government argues these reforms are necessary to curb frivolous and automated …

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Treaty Bill Introduced to Victorian Parliament

Victoria has become the first Australian state to introduce treaty legislation into Parliament. The bill will establish the First People’s Assembly – renamed Gellung Warl – as a permanent authority with powers over decision making, oversight, and truth-telling. The bill will also embed First People’s history into the education curriculum, which will make sure the …

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