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Started Dec 22 2012, 21:02
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Dec 22 2012, 21:02
The objects of the FOI Act are a clear statement of the intention to promote disclosure of information held by government. The objects include to:
give the Australian community access to information by requiring agencies to publish the information, and provide a right of access
contribute to increased participation in government processes and increased scrutiny, discussion and review of government activities
increase recognition that information held by government is a national resource
promote public access to information, promptly and at the lowest reasonable cost.
The FOI Act sets out a process for ensuring the public's right to access documents held by government, but it does not prevent agencies from disclosing information outside that process.
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