Checks and balances needed on fast-track executive power

Without it ‘democracy is the loser’, says the Chief Ombudsman, in a rare submission on legislation.

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Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier has urged Parliament to make it clear the expert panels to be set up under the Fast-Track Approvals Bill will be covered by the Official Information Act. Boshier made a submission to the environment select committee this morning, noting that it is not normally the.