Opposition says plan to include crossbenchers in committee is ‘part of a grubby back room political deal’
Positions on the parliamentary joint committee on intelligence and security are coveted because it regularly receives top-secret briefings from Asio and other agencies. It also has input into major national security legislation.
The Coalition also said the changes could theoretically allow the government to give itself an overwhelming majority on the committee. The spokesperson said the prime minister “already has the power to nominate any member of the parliament as member of the committee” and it was up to the Houses of Parliament to appoint those members.
“It is highly disappointing they have chosen to play politics on this issue. The Albanese government will remain focused on keeping Australians safe.”Asio ‘not here to be politicised’ says spy agency chief after Peter Dutton's accusations – video
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