Briefing To The Attorney-General Since 3 May 2025 In Relation To The Implementation Of The Government Response To The Review Of Commonwealth Secrecy Provisions.

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The Attorney-General's Department released briefing documents prepared for the Attorney-General between May and July 2025 regarding implementation of the government response to the Review of Commonwealth Secrecy Provisions. The primary document is a meeting brief for the Attorney-General's discussion with the Independent National Security Legislation Monitor Jake Blight on 11 June 2025. It outlines that the government had tabled its response to the INSLM's Review of secrecy offences under Part 5.6 of the Criminal Code on 27 November 2024, agreeing in full, in principle, or in part with 12 of 15 recommendations. The INSLM's review examined whether the secrecy offences operate effectively, necessarily, proportionately, and consistently with Australia's international obligations while containing sufficient safeguards. The department noted it is implementing the government response as part of comprehensive secrecy law reforms, with legislation timing subject to government consideration. A second meeting brief concerns a 16 July 2025 meeting with News Corp Australia attended by Attorney-General Michelle Rowland. Extensive redactions were applied under section 47F and section 22 of the Freedom of Information Act.