Second Reading Speeches

Freedom of Information Amendment Bill 2025

Type
Government
Portfolio
Attorney-General
Originating house
House of Representatives
Status
Before Reps
Parliament no
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Summary

Amends the:

Freedom of Information Act 1982
to implement or respond to certain recommendations from previous reviews and inquiries in relation to the Freedom of Information framework, including the
Review of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 and Australian Information Commissioner Act 2010
(the 2013 Hawke Review); and
Australian Information Commissioner Act 2010
and
Public Interest Disclosure Act 2013
to make consequential amendments.

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