Open and Shut

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

About Me

Peter Timmins: Peter Timmins is an Australian lawyer and consultant who works on FOI and privacy protection issues in Sydney, NSW. He has Arts and Laws (Honours) degrees from the University of Sydney, and has been involved in the FOI field for over 35 years. See In the News and Testimonials, and Career Summary for more details on background and experience.

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Pages

DFAT Red book released just ahead of first anniversary

The public interest in knowing what happens in the kitchen

Confirmation: fifty cents a mere trifle

NSW Privacy Commissioner

Tasmanian FOI academic shorn of prize

Freedom of information and corporate Australia

Bad week for big tobacco's quest for legal advice

Advice on tobacco plain packaging legally privileged

Orica incident raises right to know

Kessing whistleblower pardon demands attention

Hits and misses

Distinguishing vice regal functions from administrative matters

ACT FOI reform

Scope for FOI disclosures to better inform public debate

RSI in the name of FOI?

PM&C publishes red flag compendium

AAT subjects "cabinet confidentiality" to rare scrutiny

McKinnon wins another one

Queenslanders know about FOI, but that's about it

FOI commissioner distinguishes personal and work information concerning public servants