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11 June 2025 | Case note: 'AUR' and Comcare (Freedom of Information)

This recent decision of the FOI Commissioner provides practical guidance on applying FOI Act exemptions, sections 47(1)(b) and 47G.

10 June 2025 | Case note: AWT v Administrative Review Tribunal (Freedom of Information)

The issue at hand was whether the ART could rely on the exemptions under the FOI Act that had been claimed by the now-defunct AAT.

9 June 2025 | The interplay between privacy and FOI: a guide on applying s 47F of the FOI Act

To mark Privacy Awareness Week, it's timely to explore the interplay between privacy and freedom of information law in Australia.

3 June 2025 | Corruption and senior officials

The National Anti-Corruption Commission has identified corruption impacting the most senior Commonwealth officials as a strategic priority.

9 May 2025 | NSW procurement reform

A four-part series exploring the NSW Government’s procurement reform agenda and its implications for both government officials and suppliers.

9 May 2025 | How do I process an FOI request for an Incoming Government Brief

With the conclusion of the 2025 Commonwealth election and the associated caretaker period, we are expecting that Commonwealth agencies will begin to receive FOI requests for incoming government briefs.

9 May 2025 | NSW Government procurement reform Part 4 – Integrity above all

NSW public officials must adhere to various integrity requirements including core values, a code of ethics setting minimum standards of behaviour, and specific values and principles relating to financial management.

2 May 2025 | Congratulations to Alexandra Wedutenko

Partner Alexandra Wedutenko was recently recognised as a Leading Intellectual Property and TMT Lawyer (Canberra) in the 2025 Doyle's Guide.

30 April 2025 | Faster Payment Terms for small suppliers to NSW Government

The NSW Treasury recently reissued the Faster Payment Terms policy, which requires most agencies to pay small business suppliers within five business days of receiving a correctly rendered invoice.

22 April 2025 | Congratulations to those recognised in Best Lawyers

Congratulations to the 67 lawyers who have been included on the Best Lawyers' list for 2026.

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