"Public Affairs in the Power Capital" in Canberra on 25 July will feature former NSW Premier Bob Carr on "The status of freedom of information and its implications for democracy", and among others, Carr's former Press Secretary and now Managing Director of the lobbying firm Hawker Britton, Bruce Hawker, on "Putty in the middle? FOI clampdowns and the public service". There are plenty of other public affairs/media types on the program.
The "5th International Conference of Information Commissioners" in Wellington NZ 26-29 November, includes a three day program open to all comers, with already a strong line up of international experts on information access issues.
This blog takes an interest in issues associated with Freedom of Information (FOI) and privacy legislation in Australia. Information contained on this site is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. Follow Peter Timmins on Twitter: @foiguru Follow the open government cause through the Australian Open Government Partnership Network. www.opengovernment.org.au and @opengovau
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