Lack of response to parliament reports 'disrespectful'

Independent MP Allegra Spender says lack of action to important reports breeds cynicism of politics. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Labor is being accused of disrespecting thousands of Australians who have given evidence to inquiries in the hope they would address the significant issues they're facing.

Crossbenchers have called on the Albanese government to respond to more than 100 overdue parliamentary committee reports that have been completed and left to gather dust on ministers' desks.