April 2009 (#97)

In this update:

• Proposed FOI Reform Legislation
• Media Responsibility
• Australia’s Right to Know Freedom of Speech Conference Papers
• COMING EVENTS

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Proposed FOI Reform Legislation

At the Australia�s Right To Know Freedom of Speech Conference – 24 March 2009, Senator Faulker announced the release of exposure drafts of the Federal Government�s proposed FOI reform legislation.

• Senator Faulker’s Speech
• Some analysis of the FOI reform package

Media Responsibility

Mark Scott of the ABC has emphasised the need for media responsibility if they are to be given greater freedom of access.

• Mark Scott re Media Responsibility

Australia�s Right to Know Freedom of Speech Conference Papers

Other papers from the conference are available from the conference website.

• Papers from the Conference

COMING EVENTS

•  11-12 May 2009: Public Sector Fraud & Corruption Conference, Canberra.
•  17-22 May 2009: TI Asia Pacific Regional Meeting, Canberra with a focus on regional programs. TI Chapter representatives will attend.
•  27-28 May 2009: Anti-Corruption Law and Enforcement Conference 2009, ‘How to manage regulatory risk and compliance’, Brussels
• 28-31 July 2009: APSACC 2009 – Australian Public Sector Anti-Corruption Conference: Taking Responsibility, Fighting Complacency, Brisbane

• 11-12 May 2009: Public Sector Fraud & Corruption Conference, Canberra
• 27-28 May 2009: Anti-Corruption Law and Enforcement Conference 2009
• 28-31 July 2009: APSACC 2009 – Australian Public Sector Anti-Corruption Conference