Opinion on Ministerial Notification
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Ministerial decision not to provide information to Parliament
This report deals with a decision by the Attorney General, the Hon John Quigley MLA, not to provide information to Parliament about legal advice sought in relation to an ex gratia payment to Mr Gene Gibson. Read more
Opinion
The decision by the Attorney General not to provide Parliament with information about legal advice sought in relation to an ex gratia payment to Mr Gene Gibson ... read more
Background
In Parliament on 28 June 2018, the Hon Michael Mischin MLC asked the Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council representing the Attorney General, for the following information in Question without Notice 534: ... read more
Key findings
The decision by the Attorney General not to provide the requested information was reasonable and therefore appropriate. Read more ...
Appendix 1: Auditor General's view on legal professional privilege and access to information
The matter of whether providing copies of legal advice to me, under statutory provisions in order to form an independent opinion on behalf of the Parliament … read more