Inquiry into the operation of Commonwealth Freedom of Information (FOI) laws
The OIC provided a submission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee into the operation of Commonwealth FOI laws. The inquiry’s terms of reference are as follows:
The operation of Commonwealth Freedom of Information (FOI) laws, with particular reference to:
- The resignation of the Commonwealth Freedom of Information Commissioner and the resulting impacts
- Delays in the review of FOI appeals
- Resourcing for responding to FOI applications and reviews
- The creation of a statutory time frame for completion of reviews
- Any other related matters.
