In times like this we need Parliamentary scrutiny more than ever.
That’s why at the Australia Institute we’ve been delighted to join with a group of retired judges in pushing for a NZ-style oversight committee to ensure proper scrutiny and accountability for COVID19 decisions.
With MPs from all sides now backing the idea, momentum is almost unstoppable.
The key thing now is to ensure any such oversight committee is properly constituted, has full powers, meets regularly and publicly, and can call key officials and Ministers before it. It is critical that in the middle of this unprecedented health and economic crisis, we do not let a crisis in our democracy emerge as well.
When Parliament sits this Wednesday, we need proper parliamentary oversight of COVID19 decisions. Add your name: [ Ссылка ]
