The 'toothless' official information law keeping us in the dark
Former chief ombudsman Sir Peter Boshier has criticized the lack of consequences for government agencies that fail to comply with the Official Information Act. He revealed he once threatened legal action against Te Whatu Ora for their repeated failure to provide requested information.
Why it matters
The case highlights systemic transparency issues in public administration and the limitations of current laws in holding government agencies accountable to the public.
Former chief ombudsman Sir Peter Boshier Photo: Getty Images
The article reports on a public official's statements and concerns regarding government transparency without injecting editorial bias.
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