7am ‘Muzzling’ advocates: the Albanese government’s reliance on NDAs
Sep 24, 2024
Tim Costello, a chief advocate for the Alliance for Gambling Reform, shares his insights from over three decades of lobbying for gambling reforms. He reveals how the Albanese government tried to silence him with a non-disclosure agreement, marking a troubling trend of using NDAs to stifle advocacy voices. The discussion delves into the tension between government secrecy and the need for transparent public policy dialogue. Costello raises concerns about how such practices threaten meaningful consultations and the broader implications for civil society.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
The Controversy of Non-Disclosure Agreements
03:04 • 3min
The Paradox of Transparency: NDAs and Advocacy Under the Albanese Government
06:29 • 3min
Defending Non-Disclosure Agreements: Balancing Transparency and Confidentiality
09:35 • 2min
The Secrecy Surrounding Non-Disclosure Agreements in Government Consultations
11:17 • 4min