Agency ruling on federal loan to Adani cites cyberbullying as reason for secrecy

Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility denies freedom of information request for details of board meetings because of media attention and protests

The federal agency considering a $900m loan to Adani has cited "substantial cyberbullying" of its directors to justify refusing a freedom of information request for basic details of its board meetings.

The Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (Naif) also raised concerns about "attempts to trace board members through unofficial channels" and protests outside its Cairns office to argue the time and place of meetings should be kept secret.