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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Tom McIlroy Political editor

Albanese’s department among those blocking 80% of FoI requests, scathing report finds

Morning fog is seen during sunrise around Parliament House in Canberra
A review of FoI administration found there was no consistent, transparent or accountable decision-making around requests and the pro-disclosure objectives of the law were being flouted. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAP

A scathing audit report has found nearly 80% of freedom of information requests to Anthony Albanese’s department, Treasury and the infrastructure department were rejected, creating a culture of “resistance and delay” in the Australian parliament.

The review of FoI administration found there was no consistent, transparent or accountable decision-making around requests and the pro-disclosure objectives of the law were being flouted.

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