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Frank and far-reaching: Senate report recommends shake-up of the way freedom of information is handled (theconversation.com)
submitted 10 months ago by MHLoppy2@aussie.zone to c/australianpolitics@aussie.zone
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[–] unionagainstdhmo@aussie.zone 3 points 10 months ago

I think it functions as intended, with the intention being that it doesn't function

[–] WaterWaiver@aussie.zone 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

From what I understand:

  • Transparency in government is good
  • Opacity and secret contracts are bad

Are there any counterexamples whatsoever?

[–] Gorgritch_umie_killa@aussie.zone 2 points 10 months ago

Actual national security concerns. A WW2 example, if you knew where the enemies communications station was on their ship it made for a good target. If FOI in peacetime releases this information for some article, thats the enemies job half done.

Also, Commercial in confidence is a real thing, its called Privity of Contract. It means parties to a contract have a right to privacy in their dealings. Whether this is right or wrong, it has a long and strong legal standing.

[–] Lophostemon@aussie.zone 1 points 10 months ago

Who’s Frank?