Transparency

University cuts – Minister wants accountability

Federal Education Minister Jason Clare has proposed new changes to ensure Australian universities are accountable and remain transparent in their decision making.  Universities would be required to report annually on topics such as the outcomes of certain meetings, how they are managing their funds, the composition of their governing body as well as any external …

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“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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