📜 Freedom of Information Amendment Bill 1998
Bill DefeatedLA20 May 1998Private Member
The Freedom of Information Amendment Bill 1998 amends the Freedom of Information Act 1992. It modifies a clause relating to information disclosure, changing the wording from 'reveal the' to 'prejudice an'.
Impact
The bill affects individuals and organisations seeking information under the Freedom of Information Act 1992. The change in wording may alter the interpretation of the Act regarding the release of information.
Key Changes
["Amends clause 5(1)(b) of schedule 1 of the Freedom of Information Act 1992", "Replaces 'reveal the' with 'prejudice an'"]
Parliamentary Progress
- LA Second Reading MovedLA20 May 1998
- LA IntroducedLA20 May 1998
Affected Sectors
public_sector
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