How should I give information and evidence to Victorian Parliamentary Committees?
Information sought by Parliamentary Committees should be provided unless the Attorney-General certifies that disclosure would be prejudicial to the public interest. Official witnesses should be cooperative and frank when giving factual information. On matters of Government business, you may appear before Parliamentary Committees as a representative of a Minister. You are not therefore expected to answer questions: • seeking your personal views on Government policy • seeking details of matters considered in relation to a Ministerial or Government decision or possible decision, unless those details have already been made public or the giving of evidence on them has been approved; or • which would require a personal judgement on the policies or policy options of the Victorian or other Governments. If you are directed to answer a question falling within the coverage of categories listed above, seek a deferral until you can discuss the matter with the Attorney-General or Managing Director a
