Victorian parliamentary inquiry calls for FOI law overhaul, proposing 'Right to Information' law, fee elimination, and proactive information sharing.

A parliamentary inquiry in Victoria, Australia, has called for a complete overhaul of the state’s Freedom of Information (FOI) laws, citing inefficiencies and delays in accessing personal information. The proposed reforms include introducing a 'Right to Information' law, eliminating fees for accessing personal records, and shifting to a proactive information-sharing system. The government will review the 101 recommendations aimed at modernizing the 40-year-old legislation.

September 23, 2024
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