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Freedom of Information and Privacy in Australia Government and Information Access in the Modern State

Author: Paterson, M
Publisher: LexisNexis Australia
ISBN: 9780409319958
Published In: March 2005
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: Australia ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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Freedom of Information and Privacy in Australia: Government and Information Access in the Modern State provides a clear exposition of the different legal regimes that govern access to, and amendment of, government information, including freedom of information laws, information privacy laws, health records laws and public records laws. It also provides an insightful analysis of their operation, having regard to their context within the 'modern state', an environment that is characterised by privatisation, deregulation and contracting-out and which has been transformed both by information technology and a post-September 11 preoccupation with national security.

As well as providing detailed treatment of Commonwealth, New South Wales and Victorian laws, it also provides useful summaries of the legal regimes in other Australian jurisdictions. This well written book provides a reliable reference for public sector decision-makers who are required to make access decisions and for lawyers, accountants and others who provide advice about FOI and privacy laws. It is also a valuable resource for students, journalists and public interest groups.

* Overview of the Legislation
* Access and Amendment under Freedom of Information Laws
* Access and Amendment under Information Privacy and Public Records Laws
* Exemption Provisions: Introductory Issues
* Exemptions which Protect Third Party Interests
* Access Exemption Provisions Protecting the Internal Processes and the Business Affairs of Agencies
* Access Exemption Provisions Protecting Governmental and Public Interests
* Review of Freedom of Information Decisions
* Review under Information Privacy and Public Records Laws
* Publication Requirements
* Overview and Future Directions
* Summary of Privacy Principles
* Summaries of Other States and Territories
* Useful Resources