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The news that George Christensen has blocked a freedom information request about his travels overseas has reignited the debate about the ways that the government keeps information hidden from the public.

Freedom of information laws are meant to allow journalists and everyday citizens to shed light on government practices.

But denials, delays and many other issues like this are becoming increasingly common, and preventing these laws from being effective.

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