Both major federal opposition parties say concerns about how much government information agencies investigating alleged Chinese election interference can access have only strengthened their calls for a public inquiry.
The Liberal government released details Thursday of how special rapporteur David Johnston, the former governor-general, will carry out his probe of claims that Beijing attempted to influence the last two federal elections.
Earlier this week, concerns were raised about the fact that two agencies working with Johnson do not have the authority to examine cabinet records.
The National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians (NSICOP) and the National Security and Intelligence Review Agency (NSIRA) are not allowed
