World May 25, 2026 · 1 min read

Labor is making a mockery of its promise of transparent government

From blocking freedom of information requests to tabling documents when no one is looking, promises of an upfront approach to power are in rough shapeFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFriday afternoon can be a dangerous t...

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The Guardian
by Tom McIlroy
Labor is making a mockery of its promise of transparent government

From blocking freedom of information requests to tabling documents when no one is looking, promises of an upfront approach to power are in rough shape

Friday afternoon can be a dangerous time to be a journalist.

Editors racing to put together weekend editions lob last-minute requests and governments routinely release uncomfortable information late in the day.

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This article was originally published by The Guardian and written by Tom McIlroy.

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