Right-to-information marred by delays, noncompliance

Tasmanians were more likely to have their RTI applications refused than people in other states. (Loic Le Guilly/AAP PHOTOS)

Tasmania's right-to-information regime, under which people can access government-held information, is hindered by noncompliance and unnecessary delays.

A review by the state's Integrity Commission highlighted a case in which a department of health employee misled a superior about how to respond to a RTI application.