How a flawed freedom-of-information regime keeps Australians in the dark

The refusal of FOI requests is at its highest level since records began and a Guardian Australia investigation has found systemic problems

The Australian government is refusing access to documents at record rates, aided by a flawed freedom of information regime beset by delays, understaffing and unnecessary obfuscation.

A month-long investigation into the operation of freedom of information (FOI) laws has identified systemic problems causing vast volumes of government information to be kept secret. Guardian Australia has found:

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