SaralnamaCAMPUS NOTICE: Labor govt proposes changes to Freedom of Information (FoI) rules. New charges for FoI requests to depts & ministers. Anonymous applications banned. Tougher rules on cabinet confidentiality. Individuals seeking own info not charged. Journalists & others face fees. Govt says changes promote transparency while preventing misuse. Opposition & crossbench express concerns. Greens call it 'transparency tax'. Human rights experts urge caution. Changes may face hurdles in parliament. Govt defends move, citing outdated system from 1980s. Critics worry about reduced transparency. (Updated 2 Sep 2025, 07:27 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- CAMPUS NOTICE: Labor govt proposes changes to Freedom of Information (FoI) rules
- New charges for FoI requests to depts & ministers
- Anonymous applications banned