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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Paul Karp

Albanese government promises national corruption watchdog will have power to investigate pork-barrelling

Attorney general Mark Dreyfus
The new attorney general, Mark Dreyfus, confirms a national integrity commission will have the power to investigate pork-barrelling. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP

Mark Dreyfus has confirmed Labor’s national integrity commission will have the power to investigate pork-barrelling as well as “serious and systemic” past corruption allegations.

The incoming attorney general made the comments on Wednesday, confirming he would consider aspects of a crossbench bill and consult independent MPs before introducing the government’s to parliament.

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