- Date
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26 Nov 2008
- Chamber
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Senate
- Status
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Act
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Portfolio
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Special Minister of State
- Summary
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Amends the
Freedom of Information Act 1982
, Archives Act 1983
, Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1975
and Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security Act 1986
to: remove the power to issue conclusive certificates; revoke existing conclusive certificates if a new access request is received; implement measures to protect sensitive information in proceedings before the Administrative Appeals Tribunal; and make consequential amendments.