All eyes on the High Court of Australia as it hears today the case brought by The Australian concerning the Federal Treasurer's attempt to refuse access to documents concerning the impact of bracket creep and the first home buyers scheme. This article in yesterday's Sydney Morning Herald provides the background.
The Herald sees the case as a defining moment for FOI in Australia.
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