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National COVID-19 Coordination Commission challenged over lack of transparency

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Zali Steggall addresses the media while speaking in a hall with murals
Independent MP Zali Steggall speaking at Parliament House on February 10, 2020.(ABC News: Ian Cutmore)

The National COVID-19 Coordination Commission was created to help coordinate the Government's response to, and minimise the impact of, the Coronavirus pandemic on Australian lives and livelihoods.

In Parliament yesterday, Prime Minister Scott Morrison praised the commission's work in keeping the nation's supply chains flowing during the shut-down.

But some have questioned just whom and what the commission is serving, challenging the body for it's a lack of transparency and possible conflicts of interest.

Guest:

Zali Steggall, independent for member for the Sydney seat of Warringah

Producer: Gregg Borschmann

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Australia, Infectious Diseases (Other), Disease Outbreak, Government and Politics
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