Second Reading Speeches

Freedom of Information Amendment (Requests and Reasons) Bill 2015

Type
Private
Sponsor(s)
LUDWIG, Sen Joe
Originating house
Senate
Status
Not Proceeding
Parliament no
44

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Summary

Amends the

Freedom of Information Act 1982
to require agencies and ministers to publish the exact wording of freedom of information requests and a statement of reasons concerning the decision to allow or refuse the release of requested documents.

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