Chip in to fight the Government's secrecy tactics!
We're fighting to protect Australia's FOI system – this time in the Federal Court.
The Australian public is being kept in the dark about decisions that shape our lives and communities. From throwing whistleblowers in jail to blocking freedom of information requests, this growing culture of secrecy is eroding our democracy.
It has to stop – but the fight needs fuel.
Right now, the Commonwealth is trying to stop the public accessing key information by taking Rex Patrick to the Federal Court and threatening a massive legal bill. If he wins, he could set a precedent that stops the Government using legal bills to silence anyone who challenges secrecy. If he loses, he could face a $150,000 bill.
The Government is hoping we will back down – but with your support we can fight this to ensure government transparency is protected.
Every dollar helps us fight for a system where the truth can’t be hidden.
Will you chip in to back Rex's fight in court?
Our impact
Public pressure works – and we have the track record to prove it.
Last year, the Albanese Government introduced the FOI Amendment Bill 2025 – the biggest proposed rollback of government transparency since FOI laws began in 1982. Funded by donations from everyday Australians, WJF helped build a civil society coalition against it, lobbied Parliament, and placed a full-page open letter in The Australian. The political cost became too high. Labor withdrew the Bill before it could be defeated.
That's what organised, people-funded pressure looks like. Your donation will help us do it again.