In the fast moving state of Western Australia, some things hardly move at all-like the Government's Freedom of Information Amendment Bill, still awaiting debate in the Legislative Council 13 months after it was introduced into the Assembly by the Attorney General. Maybe they have twigged to the fact that the legislation is no great effort at reform,and could do with a major makeover .
As Keryn McKinnon comments in the West Australian, the Government has also failed for years to appoint a permanent Information Commissioner so it probably barely registers on the radar that the current incumbent has been acting in the job for four months.
All these things take time-we know.
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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