Govt won't release spin doctor documents PRIME Minister's Julia Gillard's office is being accused of blocking attempts by media to look at documents relating to the hiring of a Scottish spin doctor. Labor strategist John McTernan is working in Australia on a 457 visa. The Weekend Australian was told by the Office of the Information Commissioner it had rejected the prime minister's office's request for an extension to process the documents which are being sought under the Freedom of Information act. Two extensions had previously been granted. The Prime Minister, the Weekend Australian says, is "flouting freedom of information rules and refusing to hand over (the) documents." Ms Gillard has raised concerns about widespread rorting of the 457 visa scheme and announced a crackdown on the issue.