National Archives reforms ahead, but govt holds back expansion in response to Tune Review

Doug Dingwall
Updated August 19 2021 - 5:50pm, first published 1:00pm
Assistant Minister to the Attorney-General, Amanda Stoker. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Assistant Minister to the Attorney-General, Amanda Stoker. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

The federal government has sidelined a proposal to expand the National Archives of Australia but has agreed to reforms that could speed up access to records at the agency.

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Doug Dingwall

Doug Dingwall

Parliamentary bureau chief

Doug Dingwall is The Canberra Times' parliamentary bureau chief. He writes about government and federal politics, and has an interest in integrity, industrial relations and foreign affairs. Previously he worked at The Examiner in Launceston, where he won a Tasmanian Human Rights Award for his reporting. Contact him on doug.dingwall@canberratimes.com.au

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