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Johnston’s ‘legitimacy’ as rapporteur a ‘clear concern,’ but remains democratic in absence of a confidence vote, say observers

Parliament is ultimately signalling that it is willing to allow the government to decide whether David Johnston should be in the role of special rapporteur, says political science professor Kelly Blidook.

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Johnston’s ‘legitimacy’ as rapporteur a ‘clear concern,’ but remains democratic in absence of a confidence vote, say observers

Parliament is ultimately signalling that it is willing to allow the government to decide whether David Johnston should be in the role of special rapporteur, says political science professor Kelly Blidook.

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Johnston’s ‘legitimacy’ as rapporteur a ‘clear concern,’ but remains democratic in absence of a confidence vote, say observers

Parliament is ultimately signalling that it is willing to allow the government to decide whether David Johnston should be in the role of special rapporteur, says political science professor Kelly Blidook.

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