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On May 9, 2024, Australian Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus announced the appointment of Elizabeth Tydd as the new Australian Information Commissioner, effective August 16, 2024. Tydd is currently the Freedom of Information (FOI) Commissioner and will succeed Angelene Falk, whose term concludes on August 16, 2024. Tydd expressed her gratitude and commitment to promoting and protecting information access and privacy rights. The appointment marks a major step in building the future leadership of the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC), which is transitioning to a three-Commissioner model. Carly Kind has already commenced as the Privacy Commissioner, and arrangements will be made to fill the position of FOI Commissioner through a transparent and merit-based selection process.
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