The Liberal and Labor parties have so far maintained a cloak of secrecy over the donations they’ve received during this election campaign, but it’s not too late for them to come clean and be transparent with Tasmanians.
Finally, there will be more transparency about Hydro Tasmania's overseas operations following a commitment made by the company under questioning from the Greens
Tasmania will finally have political donations laws but they will be the weakest in the nation
Mr Speaker, I feel slightly stained after having to sit through those comments from the minister.
I will continue with my comments about the commission of inquiry and talk about this Government's culture of secrecy.
At the last minute, the Premier lamely tabled a whole bunch of documents, which it turned out were already all in the public domain.
We do not believe him when he says that he can provide information two months ago but he could not provide it two weeks ago.
The Greens were pleased and encouraged to see our Public Interest Disclosures (Members of Parliament) Bill 2021 pass through the Parliament yesterday.
I thank the member for bringing this on as a matter of public importance. There is nothing more important than integrity and credibility in government.
Mr Barnett's Speeches was trying to paint the narrative that we are all simpletons in here and so are Tasmanians.
