As stated by Shane Rattenbury, Leader of the ACT Greens
"Today, Greens questioning in the ACT Parliament has revealed that the government quietly axed an expert advisory group of Canberrans directing work to reduce harm from gambling across the territory.
"The Minister for Gaming today confirmed the Community Clubs Ministerial Advisory Council has been disbanded. This follows the earlier ditching of the Law Reform and Sentencing Advisory Council by the Labor Government.
"This revelation follows the discovery last week that Labor has also yet to convene the Domestic Violence Prevention Council, with no clear answer given as to when the council might meet to provide advice to the Minister.
"We also learned last week that the term of the Ministerial Advisory Council for Women ended on 18 April. Recruitment for the new Council has not even commenced as it is currently being 'reviewed'.
"This set of developments raises some serious questions about this Labor Government's attitude to community input.
"Almost seven months on from the election, how many Advisory Council and similar bodies have not even met? Are there other groups that have been disbanded, or quietly not re-appointed by this government?
"Community input is invaluable in helping the government meet the needs of Canberrans, and it is concerning to see that ministers have shown no interest in convening with experts in their fields to ensure good governance.
