Falk given three weeks to respond to former FoI commissioner’s allegations Economy & Industry OAIC boss Angelene Falk has until September 22 to answer questions raised by Leo Hardiman during a senate committee hearing yesterday.
Hardiman accuses information commissioner of FoI ‘spin’ and culture issues August 29, 2023 By Tom Ravlic Communications & Technology Former FoI commissioner Leo Hardiman has accused information commissioner Angelene Falk of nobbling the OAIC’s FoI review function.
FOI commissioner resigns, says change needed to address timeliness of reviews March 7, 2023 By Anna Macdonald Federal Just under a year into the role, Freedom of Information commissioner Leo Hardiman has taken to social media to announce his resignation.
Premium Columnists Gaetjens should have told truth to power December 1, 2022 By Verona Burgess Editors' Picks There is plenty of evidence in the Bell report that, once again, the APS chose not to speak truth to power when it should have.
Bell report details how senior public servants managed Scott Morrison’s additional ministries request November 28, 2022 By Tom Ravlic Federal The Bell report outlines how Scott Morrison’s appointment as minister for health bounced around the public service like a rubber ball.
Cash handpicked Hardiman for FOI commissioner role in dying days of Morrison government November 18, 2022 By Denham Sadler Editors' Picks Australia’s first freedom of information commissioner in seven years was appointed to the role despite not officially applying for it.
Agencies encouraged to reflect on transparency on International Access to Information Day September 28, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Australian Capital Territory Ombuds and information commissioners have issued a joint statement encouraging agencies to implement best practice for proactive disclosure.
Historical records key to truth telling, information and privacy authorities say June 2, 2022 By Melissa Coade Communications & Technology Privacy commissioners from around the nation have promised a consistent approach to accessing records of Stolen Generations survivors.
