Labor accused of ‘burying’ controversial jobs for mates report after going to extraordinary lengths to keep secret
by Tom McIlroy Political editor from World news | The Guardian on (#71835)
Secrecy around public release of 2023 review findings has angered crossbenchers in parliament, leading to Senate question time revolt
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Labor is going to extraordinary lengths to keep secret a controversial report on jobs for mates in the federal government, after losing control of the Senate last week and threatening roll calls to ensure attendance at question time.
After winning the 2022 election, the Albanese government commissioned former Australian public service commissioner Lynelle Briggs to review appointment processes for government boards.
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