Shorter posts, on holidays.
The research community will be interested in the outcome of a Freedom of Information application for details of nine research projects recommended to the then Minister for Education, Brendon Nelson, by the Australian Research Council but rejected by him. In this latest round the Government has withdrawn an appeal against an Administrative Appeals Tribunal decision that it consult the nine applicants, prior to consideration of disclosure of documents.
This blog takes an interest in issues associated with Freedom of Information (FOI) and privacy legislation in Australia. Information contained on this site is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. Follow Peter Timmins on Twitter: @foiguru Follow the open government cause through the Australian Open Government Partnership Network. www.opengovernment.org.au and @opengovau
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