📜 Freedom of Information Amendment Bill 2007
Legislative Council Second ReadingLABill 19128 March 2007
Amends the Freedom of Information Act 1992 to improve access to government information, streamline complaint handling, and ensure ongoing review of the Act's effectiveness.
Impact
Agencies and individuals seeking government information are affected. Aims to make government more transparent and accountable by improving the FOI process.
Key Changes
["Allows agencies to request consultation or further information from applicants.", "Gives the State Administrative Tribunal jurisdiction over external review complaints.", "Requires a review of the FOI Act every 5 years."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LA IntroducedLA28 Mar 2007
- LA Second Reading MovedLA28 Mar 2007
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA28 Nov 2007
- LA Third ReadingLA28 Nov 2007
- LC Second Reading MovedLC4 Dec 2007
Affected Sectors
public_sectorlocal_government
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