Category: National Anti-Corruption Commission

Hundreds of Complaints Submitted to New Federal Corruption Body Days After Its Opening

July 5, 2023
AustraliaNational Anti-Corruption CommissionPaul BreretonWorld
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The new corruption watchdog appears to have its work cut out for it after it received a massive upsurge of complaints. Officially opening on July 1, the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has been tasked with stopping corrupt conduct involving Commonwealth officials, ministers, parliamentarians, and their staff. In a media statement on July 5, the Commission said…

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Former Australian Deputy PM Alleges New Anti-corruption Watchdog Subject to Political Weaponisation

July 3, 2023
AustraliaBarnaby JoyceBrittany HigginsNational Anti-Corruption CommissionWorld
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As the new independent federal anti-corruption commission begins operation in Australia, there are already claims that political parties are weaponising the watchdog to further their goals. In an interview with Seven’s Sunrise program, Nationals MP and former deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce alleged that the Australian Greens party had politicised the commission after one of…

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