Australia faces inadequate access to political history documents, including the 2003 Iraq War records.

Australia's record-keeping controversies reveal inadequate access to political history documents. Recent incidents include the sale of classified cabinets, and failure to transfer documents about Australia's role in the 2003 Iraq War. Scholars like Jenny Hocking, who secured release of correspondence on the 1975 Whitlam government dismissal, challenge ownership and access. The issue needs urgent attention.

May 03, 2024
3 Articles

Further Reading