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‘An assault on transparent government’: Albanese’s plan to make secrecy easier

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Challenges in Freedom of Information

This chapter explores the obstacles citizens face in accessing government documents through Freedom of Information laws in Australia, illustrated by a personal four-year struggle to obtain relevant information. The discussion critically examines proposed reforms that may limit transparency and public access, raising concerns about the implications for accountability and whistleblowing.

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