Inquiry into the Freedom of Information (Removal of Conclusive
Certificates and Other Measures) Bill 2008
Public hearing - Canberra, Thursday 5 February 2009
3:30pm – 6:45pm
Senate Committee Room 2S1, Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
| Time |
Witness |
3:30pm – 4:15pm |
Australia's Right to Know (sub 1)
Seven Network (sub 5)
Mr Michael McKinnon, FOI Editor Seven Network
(appearing on behalf of both organisations) |
4:15pm – 4:45pm |
Mr Rick Snell (sub 7)
Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Law. University of Tasmania |
4:45pm – 5:15pm |
Public Interest Advocacy Centre Ltd (sub 2) Via teleconference
Ms Elizabeth Simpson, Senior Solicitor
Mr Mark Polden, Solicitor |
5:15pm – 5:30pm |
Break |
5:30pm – 6:00pm |
Australian Press Council (sub 3) Via teleconference
Professor Ken McKinnon, Chairman |
6:00pm – 6:45pm |
Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (no sub)
Mr Mike Mrdak, Depurty Secretary (Governance)
Ms Joan Sheedy, Assistant
Secretary, Privacy & FOI Policy Branch
Ms Maia Ablett - Senior
Advisor, Privacy & FOI Policy Branch |
For further information, contact:
Committee Secretary
Senate Standing Committees on Finance and Public Administration
PO Box 6100
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Australia