Simon Upton says his proposed approach to monitoring spending applies to all governments.
The annual Human Freedom Index uses 79 indicators of personal, civil and economic freedoms to rank 162 countries and jurisdictions worldwide.
Private security firm off government procurement panel.
ETS changes will boost investment in forestry.
CTU urges government to use surpluses and spend more.
Kris Faafoi should be promoted to the cabinet.
But there are risks, particularly from overseas.
The current system for measuring farm nutrient pollution needs improving.
Latest moves give substance to government's claim of openness
"I wasn't at caucus where there was that leak."