Government Agencies Failing FOI Deadlines | Australia News

A damning new review reveals that two-thirds of federal agencies are failing to meet freedom of information obligations, with 20 out of 30 agencies missing the 10-day deadline for releasing public documents—and half not publishing everything they’re required to. FOI Commissioner Alice Linacre warns this isn’t just bureaucratic slip-ups; it’s about keeping the public informed and enabling democratic debate. With past reforms stalled and no clear next steps from the government, regulators are preparing follow-up actions to hold agencies accountable—highlighting a broken system in urgent need of fixing. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/23110be2e32f3033