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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Tom McIlroy

Labor is making a mockery of its promise of transparent government

The attorney general, Michelle Rowland
The attorney general, Michelle Rowland, said in a statement the government remains committed to improving the FoI system, which she called ‘a vital feature’ of our democracy. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP

Friday afternoon can be a dangerous time to be a journalist.

Editors racing to put together weekend editions lob last-minute requests and governments routinely release uncomfortable information late in the day.

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