Liberals Treat Public’s Right to Know with Contempt
Late yesterday, the Tasmanian Greens finally received the response to a Right to Information request we lodged on the 22nd of November last year.
Late yesterday, the Tasmanian Greens finally received the response to a Right to Information request we lodged on the 22nd of November last year.
The Liberals have instituted a culture of secrecy and contempt for Right to Information which is infecting the entire government.
Following Prime Minister Turnbull's encouraging comments about exploring 'more timely' political donations disclosure, Premier Hodgman should follow suit.
The Greens are disappointed both the Liberal and Labor Parties joined together, once again, to vote against donation transparency and democratic process.
The Tasmanian people have a right to know about major development proposals that impact on their communities and the environment.
Premier Hodgman has chosen the same person who led the witch hunt into the sale of the Triabunna woodchip mill as their new Minister for Resources.
The Minister for Forests is dreaming if he believes there is a viable future in native forest woodchip or whole log exports.
The Premier confirmed that it was the TT Line which requested that details of its sponsorship deal with the North Melbourne Football Club be kept secret.
The Greens are moving to address an apparent loophole in the Right to Information Act 2009 which allows a Minister to delegate decision making powers to staff.
The new Minister for Mining, Adam Brooks is already in an awkward position in relation to his current business interests.