Introduction of Freedom of Information reforms
Source: Australia. Cabinet Sercretary.
"Cabinet Secretary, Senator Joe Ludwig, announced the Rudd Government will introduce reforms to Australia’s Freedom of Information laws into Parliament this week. “The Rudd Government is pursuing its election promise to implement a pro-disclosure regime across government,” Senator Ludwig said. “On Thursday the Government intends to introduce the Freedom of Information Amendment (Reform) Bill 2009 and the Information Commissioner Bill 2009 into Parliament. These Bills will drive a cultural shift across government to ensure greater access to government information, representing the most significant overhaul of the FOI Act since its commencement in 1982.” Senator Ludwig said the Government developed the reforms through a consultative process."