Australian Government Scrutinized Over Board Appointments
Update: 2025-12-02
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Australian Government Faces Scrutiny Over Delayed Report on Public Sector Board AppointmentsThe Australian government, led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, is under fire for its handling of a report on public sector board appointments, often referred to as the jobs for mates issue. The report, commissioned by Finance Minister Katy Gallagher from former public service commissioner Lynelle Briggs, was released after a Senate order and a rejected Freedom of Information request. Critics argue that the governments actions have been disappointing, with the reports release coming just hours before Gallaghers appearance at Senate estimates and after the government had held onto it for over two years. The report included key recommendations, such as delaying appointments for former politicians and their staff to government boards, but the government has declined to implement these. The situation has led to questions about the governments commitment to transparency, especially given several recent appointments of individuals with ties to the Labor party.
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