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Chief Ombudsman: Public service must do better on OIA requests

'No surprises' policy a problem as too many Government agencies give their ministers an early heads-up about OIA requests.

The way government agencies apply the Official Information Act has come under scrutiny from Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier.

Brent Edwards Wed, 28 Sep 2022

Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier has criticised the way many Government agencies respond to Official Information Act requests and wants public sector chief executives to be held accountable through their performance measures.

Boshier tabled a report in Parliament today called ‘Ready or Not?’, which

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