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Labor is making a mockery of its promise of transparent government

The Guardian · May 25, 2026, 5:35 AM

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  • The attorney general, Michelle Rowland, said in a statement the government remains committed to improving the Fo I system, which she called ‘a vital feature’ of our democracy.
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The attorney general, Michelle Rowland, said in a statement the government remains committed to improving the Fo I system, which she called ‘a vital feature’ of our democracy. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAPView image in fullscreen. The attorney general, Michelle Rowland, said in a statement the government remains committed to improving the Fo I system, which she called ‘a vital feature’ of our democracy. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAPAustralian politics Analysis Labor is making a mockery of its promise of transparent government Tom McIlroyFrom blocking freedom of information requests to tabling documents when no one is looking, promises of an upfront approach to power are in rough shape

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