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Freedom of Information and Other Legislation Amendment (Stop the Financial Coercion) Bill 2026

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Currently before the Senate. Last action: second reading moved on 14 Oct 2026.

Introduced
14 Oct 2026
Sponsor
LAMBIE, Sen Jacqui
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STAGE 2 OF 13 — SECOND READING MOVED (SENATE)

Summary

Amends the Administrative Review Tribunal Act 2024 and Freedom of Information Act 1982 to require the Commonwealth to meet the reasonable legal costs incurred by an applicant when the Commonwealth appeals a decision of the Administrative Review Tribunal or the Australian Information Commissioner in relation to access to information under the Freedom of Information Act 1982.

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