The culture of implementing Freedom of Information in Australia
The culture of implementing Freedom of Information in Australia
This project aims to map the culture of administering Freedom of Information (FOI) laws across a number of Australian jurisdictions.
About the project
The study aspires to capture and analyse the attitudes among FOI practitioners, government agency managements and political leaders toward information access implementation.
This will provide the partner organisations with an increased understanding of the culture of administering FOI to inform training/awareness programs and campaigns in order to increase the functionality of FOI.
Well-functioning access to information systems is crucial both for good governance and Australia's participation in the digital economy.
Objectives
The aims of this project are:
- To capture and analyse how FOI officers view information access, and the factors that shape their attitudes towards implementing FOI.
- To determine the factors that play a key role in determining FOI cultures within agencies.
- To identify and develop practical measures that can be implemented by regulators to improve these cultures.
- To identify any additional measures that may be required to improve the interface between records management and FOI practice.
