Labor is making a mockery of its promise of transparent government

From blocking freedom of information requests to tabling documents when no one is looking, promises of an upfront approach to power are in rough shape

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Friday afternoon can be a dangerous time to be a journalist.

Editors racing to put together weekend editions lob last-minute requests and governments routinely release uncomfortable information late in the day.