Information commissioner faces five year backlog of FOI requests
The Commonwealth’s Freedom of Information System faces five year backlog of requests to review FOI decisions.
25 March, 2024
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Key public sector information oversight roles announced
Sean Morrison and Rachel McCallum have been appointed to key public sector information oversight roles in Victoria and NSW.
26 February, 2024
Survey shows Australians want access to government information
More than ninety per cent of Australians believe their right to access information from the government is important.
2 October, 2023
Public requests for government information increase
Requests for government information from the public have more than doubled over the last ten years.
28 July, 2021
Don’t underestimate value of right to know
Effective use of technology can make it easier for citizens to access government information.
2 October, 2019
Opening up the QLD government
The Right to Information Act 2009 and the Information Privacy Act 2009 (“the legislation”) commenced on 1 July 2009. Now that two years have passed, people are asking, “Are we there yet?” Guided by the legislation the Office of the Information Commissioner (OIC) fulfills its role by publishing guidelines, providing awareness, education and training […]
8 July, 2011
Information Commissioner critical to Gov 2.0 agenda
By Angela Dorizas The newly established Information Commissioner will play a key role in the national Government 2.0 agenda, Senator Kate Lundy has said. In an address to the Government 2.0 Conference in Canberra on Wednesday, Senator Lundy said the Government was committed to openness, transparency and digital engagement. “The need for leadership, whether it’s political, structural […]
4 November, 2010
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