Outgoing watchdog chief Deborah Glass tells parliamentary hearing its funding should not be ‘at the mercy of the government of the day’
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The Victorian ombudsman has renewed calls for access to cabinet documents, saying the restriction inhibits the watchdog’s ability to properly investigate ministers and referrals from parliament.
Appearing before a parliamentary integrity hearing on Monday, Deborah Glass said her office was hamstrung by the fact it cannot view cabinet-in-confidence documents.
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