Keryn McKinnon, Freedom of Information Editor of the West Australian, now has a blog.
The latest post picks up on an issue mentioned here at the time the FOI Amendment Bill was introduced earlier in the year - the proposed inclusion of grounds for refusing access on frivolous or trivial grounds. As we blogged at the time, there are other grounds in the Bill for refusal that could become a barrier to access. For example what will qualify for refusal because "the application amounts to an abuse of the right of access created by the Act".
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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