Cabinet files story shows Australia still needs to be more open about the debates that shape the nation
- Written by Patrick Weller, Professor Emeritus, School of Government and International Relations; Adjunct Professor, Centre for Governance and Public Policy, Griffith University
Cabinet confidentiality is important to ensure ministers are able to debate ideas before a decision is made public.AAP/Lukas Coch
Cabinet government requires confidentiality. Ministers have to be able to discuss alternative options to solve the problems they must manage. They have to able to express opinions and probe proposals. If they do not,...