Labor will finally release findings on cronyism after a motley crew of senators embarrassed the party despite a government promise of more transparency.

A week-long standoff began with independent David Pocock spearheading a Senate motion forcing the government to answer five more questions during daily question time, until it tabled a report on the matter.

Finance Minister Katy Gallagher commissioned a review into "jobs for mates" in the public sector after criticising the former coalition government's practices, but has sat on the report for more than two years.

Labor was scathing of former prime minister Scott Morrison while in opposition, saying he oversaw a culture of secrecy and that it would be more transparent and forthcoming in government.

A lack of action has stirred anger an

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