Tuesday, November 20, 2007

Howard legacy: IR changes kept secret!

While the Prime Minister, John Howard, and the Workplace Relations Minister, Joe Hockey, insist Work Choices will not change, their lawyers have blocked access to the documents that show they have considered going further.

But a 2½-year freedom of information battle with the Prime Minister's Department has failed to secure the release of details of what those plans might be.

In 2005 the department blocked the release of dozens of documents showing how Work Choices was formulated, and discussing options for more reform.

The Government used "conclusive certificates" to reject the FOI application, saying it was not in the public interest for the documents to be exposed.

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