A school principal and union representative discuss the growing burden of Official Information Act requests on schools, highlighting misuse, automation, and the need for reform to modernize the law and reduce administrative strain on education staff.
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Yeah, yeah, yeah. Okay. Now, I get the impression that some parents are also using the Official Information Act to get information. Have you run across this?
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abuse of law for trivial or strategic purposes
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