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Labor abandons FOI reforms after backlash over reduced transparency.
Labor has withdrawn its proposed freedom of information law reforms after facing widespread criticism from opposition parties, the Greens, independents, and transparency groups.
The bill, which would have restricted access to government documents by banning anonymous requests, imposing new fees, and expanding rejection grounds, raised concerns about reduced transparency.
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher announced the withdrawal in the Senate on Thursday, citing insufficient support for passage.
The move marks a significant retreat on a key policy, highlighting challenges in advancing reforms without cross-party consensus in the divided Senate.
El Partido Laborista abandona las reformas de la FOI tras la reacción negativa por la reducción de la transparencia.