OUTA report finds Parliament active yet ineffective in holding the executive to account [SOUND]

# The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse says the 7th Parliament has the tools and public backing to rebuild trust in democratic institutions, but oversight often lacks impact. The organisation’s 7th annual parliamentary oversight report reveals that many committee findings on corruption and mismanagement often fail to lead to tangible action. OUTA’s Rachel Fischer recommends six reforms, including stronger accountability, better committee collaboration, and performance scorecards, to ensure Parliament turns its work into real results for citizens: