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ACT FOI requests to stay free, review says, opposing proposed fees that could undermine transparency.
An independent review finds ACT freedom of information requests should remain free, opposing proposed $30–60 fees by the Commonwealth Attorney-General to deter excessive applications.
The Proximity-led review warns fees could let agencies unjustly block access, undermining transparency, and instead recommends clearer rules to identify frivolous requests, simplified public interest tests, and stronger leadership to promote disclosure.
While some federal departments charge processing fees after an initial free period, these can be appealed.
The ACT’s current system allows refusal of vexatious requests, but agencies say the threshold is too high.
The review stresses free access is essential for democracy.
A separate analysis shows the Albanese government has been the most secretive in decades, with fewer full FOI disclosures.
Proposed reforms face Senate opposition from the Coalition and Greens, halting progress.
ACT FOI solicita permanecer libre, dice la revisión, oponiéndose a las tasas propuestas que podrían socavar la transparencia.