Michelle Rowland argues Labor blocking information about whether cabinet reduced counter-terror funding is fine because royal commissioner can overrule it.

After royal commission noted a decline in counter-terror focus, Labor has deployed a “shield from political embarrassment” about who ordered it.

The opposition has accused the government of using confidentiality protections “as a shield from political embarrassment” over counter-terrorism funding.

Michelle Rowland argues Labor blocking information about whether cabinet reduced counter-terror funding is fine because royal commissioner can overrule it.