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Rachael Ward

Freedom of Information Act 'not fit for purpose'

The Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner deals with Freedom of Information requests. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Victoria's Freedom of Information Act is no longer fit for purpose and needs to be overhauled.

That's according to the Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner, which is calling for a major shake-up to how people can access information held by the government including their medical records.

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