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flag Albanese government’s low document compliance sparks accountability concerns.

flag Senators are urging stronger parliamentary oversight as the Albanese government’s compliance with Senate document requests fell to fewer than one in three, the second-worst record in recent years, according to the Centre for Public Integrity. flag The government frequently invoked public interest immunity in about two-thirds of cases, more than its predecessor, citing increased request volume and complexity. flag Critics argue this reflects a lack of accountability, stressing that Parliament must enforce its constitutional authority to hold the executive accountable. flag Experts reference a 1990s NSW case where a minister was suspended for non-compliance, underscoring the need for real enforcement. flag Greens Senator David Shoebridge highlighted cross-party cooperation in NSW as a model for transparency but criticized federal major parties for often uniting to block disclosure orders, weakening oversight.

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