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Albanese’s department among those blocking 80% of FoI requests, scathing report finds

Report finds culture of ‘resistance and delay’ in the Australian parliament with more than 60% of requests having longer response times than mandated 30-day deadline

A scathing audit report has found nearly 80% of freedom of information requests to Anthony Albanese’s department, Treasury and the infrastructure department were rejected, creating a culture of “resistance and delay” in the Australian parliament.

The review of FoI administration found there was no consistent, transparent or accountable decision-making around requests and the pro-disclosure objectives of the law were being flouted.

May 20, 2026 Freedom of information Australian media Anthony Albanese

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Freedom of information May 20, 2026 Albanese’s department among those blocking 80% of FoI requests, scathing report finds Report finds culture of ‘resistance and delay’ in the Australian parliament with more than 60% of requests having longer response times than mandated 30-day deadlineFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updat...

Albanese’s department among those blocking 80% of FoI requests, scathing report finds

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Albanese’s department among those blocking 80% of FoI requests, scathing report finds

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