Freedom of Information Amendment Bill 2025

and

/

/

LINA expressed concern about the proposed Freedom of Information amendments.

FOI is essential to public interest journalism, and thus to a healthy Australian democracy.
LINA acknowledges the government’s objective to repair the current system for requests, but the proposed Bill threatens to undermine transparency, accountability and the public’s right to know. LINA urges the government to mitigate this risk by amending the Bill following consultation with industry experts, such as those previously consulted in the 2023 inquiry into the operation of Commonwealth Freedom of Information (FOI) law.

LINA submission to the Freedom of Information Amendment Bill 2025Download
About the author.
Claire Stuchbery
Claire Stuchbery
LINA Executive Director

Claire Stuchbery joined LINA in 2022 after a 20-year career in media policy, stakeholder engagement, policy development and communications.

Previously, Claire worked in policy and stakeholder engagement for First Nations Media Australia, the peak national body for First Nations not-for-profit broadcasting, media and communications.

Claire also worked in a range of senior management roles with the Community Broadcasting Foundation, ran her own media agency, worked in street press publications and was a broadcaster and board member at a number of community radio stations, including most notably, continuing volunteer roles at PBS in Melbourne.

Back to top