Education Secretary on OIA avoidance allegations
There's a growing number of allegations that Education Ministry managers have actively tried to avoid scrutiny via the Official Information Act. The Ombudsman will meet with Secretary of Education, Ellen MacGregor-Reid, this morning about the issue, and an internal review is underway. Secretary for Education Ellen MacGregor-Reid spoke to John Campbell.
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