Coalition 'Commission of Audit' just Code for Secret Cuts

22 February 2013

When the Liberals talk about a post-election Commission of Audit, what theyre really saying is that theyll keep their planned cuts to services secret until after theyre elected.
Just as Campbell Newman has made savage cuts to health and education in Queensland, hidden from voters until after he was elected, Tony Abbott and his team would do the same.
Its clear that the Liberals will hide their plans under the guise of a post-election Commission of Audit.
The dismissive response by Shadow Assistant Treasurer, Senator Mathias Cormann, to the Governments increased budget transparency measures is proof the Liberals dont want to come clean with Australians about what services theyll cut until after an election.
This is despite repeatedly saying they have finalised and fully costed policies.
Well, if Tony Abbott and the Liberals really have nothing to hide, then they wouldnt be keeping their budget plans secret.