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‘Australia is an outlier’: sluggish FOI system sets secrecy as the default

‘I don’t know of any other liberal democracy that places such limitations on the press.’

Crikey

‘The system is broken’: a landmark legal battle sets the stage for FOI reform

A Federal Court case on Australia’s FOI system gets to the heart of the delays suffered by journalists, politicians and everyday citizens.

Crikey

Freedom of information system hampered by lack of cash and staff

Information and privacy commissioner Angelene Falk recently told Senate estimates that more funding for FOI processing had been requested.

Crikey

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FOI documents show ministers were told of risks to Aboriginal cultural sites at Middle Arm precinct near Darwin

Larrakia traditional owners raised concerns with federal and territory ministers about the potential impact of a major industrial hub planned for Darwin before $1.5 billion of Commonwealth funding was confirmed.

ABC News

FOI commissioner complained of being ignored and ‘limited’ staff before resigning, tense emails reveal

Exclusive: Correspondence shows Leo Hardiman expressed frustrations to agency head Angelene Falk

The Guardian - AU

Drug seizures quadruple at Greater Manchester prison

A total of 675 drug seizures took place at HMP Hindley between 2020 and 2023

Manchester Evening News

Cardiff council defends spending tens of thousands on mayor's car and chaffeur costs

Cardiff Council said the figures revealed in an FOI represent a tiny fraction of its overall net annual budget

Wales Online

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‘Buckling’ NHS fails to treat 250,000 children with mental health problems

Exclusive: child mental health crisis deepens with one-third of all referrals denied help

The Guardian - UK

How the British royal family hides its wealth from public scrutiny

Ahead of the coronation of King Charles III, the Guardian’s Cost of the crown series exposes the entrenched secrecy around the royal family’s money and wealth

The Guardian - UK

Australia’s FOI backlog: 587 cases remain unresolved more than three years on

Evidence given to federal court reveals extensive delay in the review process, including 42 freedom of information cases languishing for five years

The Guardian - AU

Victorian Liberals have ‘no plans’ to change abortion laws despite MP’s claims, leader says

John Pesutto refused to condemn Moira Deeming over speech and comments contained in emails released under FoI

The Guardian - AU

NHS spends more than £113m on translation services including 'fake' cartoon language

Avon and Wiltshire NHS Trust offered the highest number of languages at 122, according to FOI

Bristol Post

Union say Falkirk school assaults 'almost accepted' and more needs to be done

The EIS says recent FOI figures showing five assaults per day in schools are not surprising.

Daily Record

Paul Broad's Snowy Hydro Kurri power project emails to Chris Bowen made public under FOI

FOI emails between Paul Broad and Chris Bowen

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The Guardian - UK

Greenpeace accuses Treasury of distorting its stance on biomass burning

Briefing notes obtained by FoI reveal minister meeting with Drax CEO was told Greenpeace supported practice

Irish Mirror

Cash-strapped RTE spend over €80k launching their annual new season event

Exclusive: The national broadcaster hired the RDS to stage the event

Crikey

Appointment of FOI commissioner was a Coalition captain’s call

The Coalition government bypassed its own selection panel’s recommendation to hand-pick an FOI commissioner who hadn’t applied for the role.

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Biden to Name Arctic Ambassador as China Eyes Region

The United States and Nordic nations are growing wary of the risks of China's expanding influence in the Arctic. China considers itself a “near-Arctic state.”

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