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Information Act 2002
125Onus and burden of proof where access refused
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125 Onus and burden of proof where access refused
If the matter the subject of a proceeding is a decision by the
respondent to refuse access to government information, the
respondent must prove on the balance of probabilities:
(a) that the information is exempt under Part 4; or
(b) that the complainant is not entitled to access under this Act.
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