Games Quote by Tony Burke
“With a close parliament, if the Government wants to get a good outcome for the nation, they can't play a game of lying to the public about what's in their own legislation. They can't do that.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Parliamentary address, 2022
Transparent legislation prevents deceit and improves national outcomes.
In simple terms: Honesty in law benefits all.
Key Takeaway
Promote legislative transparency.
Themes
government
transparency
ethics
Mood
serious
concerned
Type
political
analytical
When to use this quote
- lawmaking
- public administration
- media reporting
Key Concepts
public trust
policy integrity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can citizens ensure transparency?
- What mechanisms detect legislative lies?
A Different Perspective
Political pressure may still obscure truth.
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