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
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Cain's call to enable FOI laws
Former Victorian Premier John Cain, responsible for the Freedom of Information Act introduced in that state in 1983, has added his voice to those calling for improvement in the laws and the way they operate. Cain says government contracting on the current scale was not contemplated at the time and confidentiality claims hide important information that should be publicly available.
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