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Frank and far-reaching: Senate report recommends shake-up of the way freedom of information is handled

The most significant recommendation in the Senate inquiry report on the functionality of the Commonwealth FOI system is this: move the federal Freedom of Information (FOI) function from the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner’s Office (OAIC) to the Commonwealth Ombudsman’s Office.

The Conversation · Dec 8, 2023

Australia’s information commissioner denies leadership ‘gaslighted’ former FoI chief

Angelene Falk responds to Leo Hardiman’s extraordinary accusations to a Senate inquiry which he claimed led to his resignation

The Guardian - AU · Oct 12, 2023

Former senator renews legal fight over FoI delays

Transparency advocate Rex Patrick will renew a fight to cut delays in freedom of information requests, which he claims are intentionally slowed by underfunding.

AAP · Sep 22, 2023

FOI commissioner complained of being ignored and ‘limited’ staff before resigning, tense emails reveal

Exclusive: Correspondence shows Leo Hardiman expressed frustrations to agency head Angelene Falk

The Guardian - AU · May 11, 2023

Labor to appoint dedicated privacy commissioner to combat data breaches

The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner will also be restored to a three-commissioner structure after defunding by Coalition

The Guardian - AU · May 2, 2023

Greens, Coalition and entire crossbench unite to force inquiry into ‘broken’ FOI system

Senate to investigate after resignation of commissioner Leo Hardiman, who cited his lack of powers to make changes to fix delays

The Guardian - AU · Mar 28, 2023

Freedom of Information Commissioner resigns

Mr Hardiman said required changes to the system were 'not within the powers conferred on me'.

The Canberra Times · Mar 7, 2023