FOI law changes spark fears of increased secrecy in Government

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Critics say the Albanese government’s plan to amend Freedom of Information laws will curb public access to documents and expand secrecy, undermining public trust at a time when faith in politicians is already at historic lows. More in this report.

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Published 12 September 2025 2:52pm

By Sydney Lang

Presented by Swati Sharma

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Critics say the Albanese government’s plan to amend Freedom of Information laws will curb public access to documents and expand secrecy, undermining public trust at a time when faith in politicians is already at historic lows. More in this report.

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