Lisa Chesters
The question now is that the amendment moved by the honourable member for Curtin be agreed to:
That all words after "That" be omitted with a view to substituting the following words:
"the House declines to give the bill a second reading, and calls for an independent review of the Freedom of Information Act 1982, with terms of reference to provide recommendations on how best to:
(1) encourage greater proactive disclosure of information to the public, and thus reduce the need for formal freedom of information requests;
(2) maximise accessibility, transparency and efficiency for genuine and lawful freedom of information requests, including through setting an appropriate fee structure;
(3) improve the timeliness of dealing with freedom of information requests, including review processes;
(4) ensure that exemptions to disclosure requirements do not go further than is required for good government;
(5) create a robust system for the resourcing, training, auditing, and oversight of authorised officers responsible for freedom of information decisions;
(6) manage vexatious and frivolous requests;
(7) address the potential impact of artificial intelligence, both to improve freedom of information processing and to mitigate the impact of its use in generating vexatious and frivolous requests; and
(8) provide structural support for public servants to provide frank, honest, timely and evidence-based advice".
Question negatived.
Milton Dick
The question is that the bill be read a second time.
Summary
Date and time: 12:39 PM on 2025-11-05
Allegra Spender's vote: No
Total number of "aye" votes: 86
Total number of "no" votes: 47
Total number of abstentions: 17
Related bill: Freedom of Information Amendment Bill 2025
Adapted from information made available by theyvoteforyou.org.au