Barely anyone except Labor supports the government’s FOI reforms

October 10, 2025
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Labor is facing opposition from pretty much everyone on its freedom of information (FOI) bill.

Crikey understands the crossbench, including the Greens, intends to oppose it. Members of that bloc held a press conference this morning to spell out the reasons why.

In a press release, a group of 10 MPs that included independent MPs Allegra Spender, Helen Haines, Dai Le, and Zali Steggall, and Senators David Pocock, David Shoebridge and Jacqui Lambie said the government’s bill should be abandoned.

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