Australian Medical Association calls for overhaul of national cabinet secrecy rules

Omar Khorshid says Australians have a right to know' what is discussed, ahead of Anthony Albanese's meeting with states and territories

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Secrecy rules should not automatically" apply to national cabinet documents and deliberations, the head of the Australian Medical Association has said.

Omar Khorshid made the comments ahead of Anthony Albanese's first meetings with the state and territory leaders on Thursday evening. Friday's meeting is expected to deliver major changes to the intergovernmental body, including a greater productivity reform focus.

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