Freedom of Information laws are meant to lead to more open government but, in reality, they often have the opposite effect.
Why do those who are meant to represent us try so hard to keep us in the dark - and what can you do to foil their plans?
This week we get advice on negotiating the FOI system from Rex Patrick – a self-styled transparency warrior who, until recently, was an independent senator for South Australia. Patrick tells us about the battles he has fought and won with the federal and state governments and his newest campaign against the Adelaide City Council’s secrecy.
You can read more about Patrick’s city council concerns in this InDaily article – Rex Patrick takes aim at old Le Cornu site secrecy.

<div>Freedom of Information laws are meant to lead to more open government but, in reality, they often have the opposite effect.</div><div><br></div><div>Why do those who are meant to represent us try so hard to keep us in the dark - and what can you do to foil their plans?</div><div><br></div><div>This week we get advice on negotiating the FOI system from Rex Patrick – a self-styled transparency warrior who, until recently, was an independent senator for South Australia. Patrick tells us about the battles he has fought and won with the federal and state governments and his newest campaign against the Adelaide City Council’s secrecy.</div><div><br></div><div>You can read more about Patrick’s city council concerns in this InDaily article – <a href="https://indaily.com.au/news/local/2022/07/18/rex-patrick-takes-aim-at-old-le-cornu-site-secrecy/" target="_blank">Rex Patrick takes aim at old Le Cornu site secrecy</a>.</div>

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