Ministers lose non-disclosure powers
The Federal Government has unveiled the first phase of its Freedom of Information (FOI) law reform. The changes were announced yesterday by Cabinet Secretary, Senator John Faulkner. In keeping with its pre-election promises, Federal Cabinet has agreed to abolish conclusive certificates. This step will remove Ministerial power to block access to documents requested by the Administrative Appeals […]
23 July, 2008
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