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Australia’s FOI reform bill blocked in Senate over transparency concerns.
Australia’s Labor government’s FOI law reforms, which would have introduced fees, banned anonymous requests, and restricted information releases, were blocked in the Senate after the Coalition and Greens united in opposition, calling the bill a “tax on truth.” The legislation passed the House of Representatives but failed to gain crossbench or opposition support, with critics arguing it undermines transparency and accountability.
The government said the changes were needed to combat vexatious claims and modernize an outdated system, but opponents say they target legitimate inquiries by journalists and citizens.
The bill now faces significant rewriting before any future consideration.
El proyecto de ley de reforma de la libertad de información de Australia fue bloqueado en el Senado debido a preocupaciones de transparencia.