Five key learnings from the FOI year that was
16 December 2024| 
Chantal is a government law specialist with more than 10 years' experience providing specialist legal advice to the Commonwealth, State and local government. Her experience ranges from major procurement and tendering projects to advising on administrative law matters. She understands the pressures that government departments face from her recent in-house experience as the Deputy General Counsel of the NSW Police Force.
In 2011, Chantal was recognised by the Law Society of New South Wales as an Accredited Specialist in Government and Administrative Law.
Molly is an experienced administrative law practitioner, who specialises in Information Law (Information Release, Privacy and Freedom of Information (FOI)).
As we fast approach the end of 2024, our Sparke Helmore Information Law Team shares 5 key learnings from the FOI year that was.
With a new FOI Commissioner, updated FOI Guidelines, new FOI practice directions and, the commencement of the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) it is fair to say that there has been a lot of change for Agencies to implement in the FOI space this year.
We wish all FOI practitioners a restful break and look forward to working with you all in the new year. But just remember that you’ll still need to apply for an extension of time over the Christmas break, as not even Santa Claus himself can stop the FOI clock!
