Australian Law Reform Commission to examine FOI laws
Source: Australia. Attorney-General. Media Release.
"Attorney-General Philip Ruddock will ask the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) to examine Freedom of Information (FOI) laws and practice across Australia. The ALRC will examine existing Commonwealth, State and Territory access laws and practices, with a view to providing advice on how to harmonise those laws and practices. The Commission will undertake widespread consultation with the public and key stakeholders. The ALRC is to complete its work by 31 December 2008. "