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