Albanese’s department among those blocking 80% of FoI requests, scathing report finds
A recent audit report revealed that nearly 80% of freedom of information (FoI) requests to the Albanese government were rejected, highlighting a culture of resistance and delay within Australian parliament. The report criticized the lack of consistent and transparent decision-making processes, indicating that the pro-disclosure objectives of the FoI law were not being met. Calls for a comprehensive review of the FoI system have emerged in response to these findings, emphasizing the need for improved transparency and accountability.
- ▪Nearly 80% of FoI requests to Albanese's department were rejected.
- ▪The audit found a culture of resistance and delay in the Australian parliament.
- ▪63% of requests exceeded the mandated 30-day response time.
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A review of FoI administration found there was no consistent, transparent or accountable decision-making around requests and the pro-disclosure objectives of the law were being flouted. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAPView image in fullscreenA review of FoI administration found there was no consistent, transparent or accountable decision-making around requests and the pro-disclosure objectives of the law were being flouted. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAPFreedom of information Albanese’s department among those blocking 80% of FoI requests, scathing report findsReport finds culture of ‘resistance and delay’ in the Australian parliament with more than 60% of requests having longer response times than mandated 30-day deadline Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news…
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