The Victorian parliament has voted to end the controversial practice known as 'dump day', where governments release a large number of annual reports simultaneously, hindering proper scrutiny. The amendment, proposed by the Greens, passed the upper house on Tuesday.
Dump day has been criticised for allowing governments to avoid accountability by overwhelming journalists and interested parties with information. The opposition has historically condemned the practice, despite having used it while in power.
The Greens' amendment is expected to bring an end to the tradition, marking a victory for transparency and democratic oversight in Victoria.
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