Submission in relation to the Inquiry into the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic)

Liberty Victoria is grateful for the opportunity to make this submission in relation to the inquiry into the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic). 

Freedom of information (FOI) is a fundamental human right in itself, and a touchstone for all other rights and freedoms exercised by individuals within a functioning democratic society.

To ensure the full enjoyment of this right, there must be “free communication of information and ideas about public and political issues between citizens, candidates and elected representatives”.