What makes Officers of Parliament (such as the Ombudsman, Auditor-General, and Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment) independent?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. They report directly to Parliament and are appointed on the recommendation of the House, not the Executive
- Step 1: Officers of Parliament exist to provide independent oversight of the Executive branch. Step 2. To prevent ministerial interference, they are appointed by the Governor-General on the recommendation of the House of Representatives. Answer: They report directly to Parliament and are appointed on the recommendation of the House, not the Executive. Why not the others: They report directly to Parliament rather than to a government minister.
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