The federal government has been accused of thriving on secrecy after they blocked a bill that would establish an inquiry into Christian Porter’s fitness to remain cabinet minister, being introduced to Parliament.
Greens senator Larissa Waters, who was blocked from introducing the bill, said the decision prevents a key transparency measure to ensure a functioning democracy.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison had previously rejected the prospect of an independent inquiry, describing Mr. Porter as an “innocent man under our law”.
NSW Police have chosen not to pursue a case against Mr. Porter, saying the allegations did not provide enough admissible evidence to proceed.