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‘An assault on transparent government’: Albanese’s plan to make secrecy easier

‘An assault on transparent government’: Albanese’s plan to make secrecy easier

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In opposition, Anthony Albanese said Scott Morrison was running "A shadow government that preferred to operate in darkness."

Now in power, the Albanese government is planning to water down Australia's transparency laws and make secrets easier to keep.

The proposed changes to Australia’s Freedom of Information act would limit who can make requests, and make it easier for officials to refuse them.

Today, former Senator and transparency advocate Rex Patrick, on the culture of secrecy plaguing Australian governments.


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Guest: Former Senator for South Australia, Rex Patrick

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