09/2008
24 March 2008
Minister Tanner today announced that Australian Democrats Senator Andrew Murray has commenced a review of Budget transparency issues as part of the Government’s Operation Sunlight reforms.
Senator Murray is a widely-respected Senator with major expertise in issues of financial transparency and parliamentary accountability. He has been active in numerous Senate inquiries that have recommended major Budget and financial reforms.
Senator Murray will review options for greater disclosure of Budget and financial information, and provide a report to the Government before 30 June 2008.
This is a significant down payment on Operation Sunlight. Operation Sunlight is the Government’s plan to improve Budget accountability and transparency.
The Rudd Labor Government is determined to improve Budget and financial information provided to the Parliament and the public.
Key practical reforms to be implemented from this Budget include:
Further improvements will be made during the course of 2008 and be informed by the work of Senator Murray.
The Government is delivering on its election commitment to improve transparency, openness and accountability in the presentation of Budget and financial information.
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