Parliament refuses to count confidentiality orders on complaints

The parliamentary watchdog says counting secret complaint orders is too much work.

Why it mattersParliament will not tell Australians how many people are silenced by secret complaint orders. Accountability needs transparency.

AustraliaEvery Australian who works in federal politics or considers complaining about a MP's conduct needs to know how often they might be silenced.

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Senate investigates Australia Post CEO over undisclosed buyback plan

Parliament is investigating if Australia Post's CEO misled them about post office licenses.

Why it mattersIf confirmed, the case tests whether senior public servants properly reveal significant changes. These operational changes matter to elected representatives and the public.