Welcome to the eighth issue of Government Matters. Click on the image to open the file.
In this issue we examine the consequences of two recent developments in personal information and privacy. The first article examines the August 2014 release by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) of a guide to information security and what constitutes "reasonable steps" to protect personal information. This issue also examines some likely consequences of the recently introduced Freedom of Information Amendment Bill 2014 – including the abolition of the OAIC.
In addition, we have feature articles analysing the recent contradicting decisions on proportionate liability under Commonwealth legislation and the report of the Senate Finance and Public Administration References Committee on Commonwealth procurement procedures.
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