The Albanese government has been accused of undue secrecy by independent MPs. 

MPs say delays in lobbying reforms, political donations, and the release of ministerial diaries show an interest in keeping things quiet. 

Speaking to The Guardian, independent MPs have aired their frustrations.

Concerns also include the lack of timely details on the use of special purpose flights, increased use of non-disclosure agreements, refusal to release drafts of significant legislation, and ongoing whistleblower prosecutions.

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus's fight to retain the right to destroy documents before leaving office has particularly shocked independents. 

Veteran independent MP Andrew Wilkie has criticised the government's evasiveness during question time and handling of Freedom of Information (FoI) requests. 

Helen Haines, the Indi independent MP, argues that comparing the Albanese government's transparency to the Morrison government sets a low bar. 

Goldstein independent MP Zoe Daniel criticised delays in banning gambling advertising, calling it the “opposite” of what was promised.

Independent senator David Pocock summed up the frustrations, noting that while the Albanese government raised expectations for transparency, saying; “Disappointingly the reality has fallen short on multiple occasions”.