Topics
administrative oversight government transparency information access ombudsman public information
Introduced by: The Hon Lia Finocchiaro MLA (CLP) — Chief Minister
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The Debate
What different members said when this bill was debated:
Lia Finocchiaro CLP
“Madam Speaker, I present a Bill titled Public Information Amendment Bill 2025, Serial 29, and table the explanatory statement. I move that the Bill be read a first time. This Bill amends the Public Information Act 2010 (the Act) and the relevant regulations to ensure they are both contemporary and remain effective in achieving their purpose.”
Selena Uibo ALP
“Madam Speaker, let me state at the outset that the opposition will not oppose this Bill. We accept that the drafted change transferring oversight of public information from the Auditor-General to the Ombudsman has its basis in the 2024 Strategic Review of the Auditor-General’s Office. As we heard during Estimates, it also has the support of the current Auditor-General.”
“Mr Deputy Speaker, this Bill makes a practical and timely change. It transfers oversight of the Public Information Act from the Auditor-General to the Ombudsman. It is a simple change but a meaningful one. It ensures the right agency is doing the right job and that government oversight remains strong, independent and fit for purpose.”