Media whingeing about exclusivity contradicts its incessant clamour for greater transparency from governments.
Foi
Crikey Says: Ending the document dump
Roll on, Friday afternoon. Time for a beer, perhaps a parma, and if we’re lucky, a good document dump.
Lynelle Briggs’ definition of FOI
When successive Governments make FOI difficult they encourage “fishing expeditions” and ensure that the media exploits the documents they do manage to obtain for maximum effect, writes Bernard Keane.
Government takes its time reforming FOI
Special Minister of State John Faulkner today announced the abolition of conclusive certificates that can be used to block Freedom of Information requests, reports Bernard Keane.
MacCormack: The government’s bad luck campaign continues
The Government’s remarkable run of bad luck in this campaign continues. The Government’s reluctance to release the documents is a terrible look. The result was a simple, easily-conveyed story suggesting a cover-up, and Seven, and Labor, gleefully ran with it, writes David MacCormack.
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