FOI Commissioner appointed to OAIC
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Monday, October 31, 2022
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FOI Commissioner appointed to OAIC
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- FOI Commissioner appointed to OAIC
The OAIC today welcomed the Attorney-Generals announcement that Leo Hardiman PSM QC has been appointed Freedom of Information Commissioner, commencing 19 April 2022. - In 2020 Mr Hardiman was awarded the Public Service Medal for "outstanding public service through the provision of legal services to the Commonwealth".
- Australian Information Commissioner and Privacy Commissioner Angelene Falk said that Mr Hardiman's extensive experience will make a significant contribution to progress the OAICs important freedom of information work.
- We look forward to welcoming Mr Hardiman to the OAIC and advancing the important work to promote public access to information held by Australian Government agencies and ministers, Commissioner Falk said.