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Australian Government Accused of Obstructing Freedom of Information
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Politik·25.05.2026KI-Zusammenfassung

Australian Government Accused of Obstructing Freedom of Information

An auditor general's report reveals Australian government departments, particularly Treasury, are deliberately delaying the release of documents requested under freedom of information laws. This practice, along with other recent examples of government opacity, has drawn criticism from crossbenchers and transparency advocates, who argue the government is failing to uphold its promises of transparency.

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Guardian Australia
Audit Report Finds High Rejection Rate for Freedom of Information Requests in Australian Government
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Politik·20.05.2026KI-Zusammenfassung

Audit Report Finds High Rejection Rate for Freedom of Information Requests in Australian Government

An audit report revealed that nearly 80% of freedom of information requests to key Australian government departments were rejected, indicating a culture of "resistance and delay" and flouting transparency laws. The review found inconsistent decision-making and inadequate record-keeping, with 62% of overturned decisions by the OAIC highlighting issues with bureaucrats' adherence to disclosure obligations.

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Guardian World
Wolverhampton granted taxi licences to 158 violent offenders in one year
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Politik·23.04.2026KI-Zusammenfassung

Wolverhampton granted taxi licences to 158 violent offenders in one year

Over 150 people convicted of violent crimes were granted taxi licences by Wolverhampton city council last year, data obtained by the Guardian shows. The West Midlands authority issued licences to 438 people with criminal convictions, including 158 violent offenders, 61 drug offenders, 36 drink offenders and four sexual offenders. Despite issuing over 42,000 driver licences—far more than any other UK council—Wolverhampton council insists safeguarding is a priority and that it conducts more rigorous checks than other authorities.

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Guardian UK
British officials briefed on allowing chemical-washed chicken before US meeting, documents reveal
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Politik·23.04.2026KI-Zusammenfassung

British officials briefed on allowing chemical-washed chicken before US meeting, documents reveal

Documents reveal British officials were briefed on allowing chemical-washed chicken before a December 2025 meeting with the US embassy. The Food Standards Agency reviewed US studies on chlorine dioxide and bacteriophage treatments. Despite ministers repeatedly stating they have 'no plans' to allow chlorine-washed chicken, the documents confirm high-level discussions occurred during trade deal talks, with officials noting new substances could be authorised 'with the stroke of a pen'.

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Guardian Business