NZ should keep info highway open, not charge tolls

This article for Newsroom explored the Australian government’s proposed changes to its Freedom of Information Act that would allow agencies to reject more requests and introduce a new fee for applying for information.

I conclude that NZ’s Official Information Act is overdue for review and the effort should go into building capacity, not creating new barriers. https://newsroom.co.nz/2025/09/19/nz-should-keep-information-highway-open-not-charge-tolls/