Reported at michaelwest.com.au: The Australian Government Solicitor has attempted to suppress information regarding its desire to use secret witnesses and evidence in legal proceedings, prompting a response from former Senator Rex Patrick, who argues that transparency is essential.

Patrick asserts that the AGS’s threat of legal repercussions for revealing their attempts at secrecy is unfounded and intended to intimidate whistleblowers.

He is calling for accountability regarding the government’s increasing reliance on secrecy.