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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Amy Remeikis

Parliament suspension puts Albanese anti-corruption watchdog election promise in doubt

Anthony Albanese watches Mark Dreyfus speak in parliament
Attorney general Mark Dreyfus had planned to introduce legislation for a national anti-corruption commission this week. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAP

Labor’s core election commitment to legislate for a national integrity commission before the end of the year has been thrown in doubt by the suspension of parliament after the Queen’s death.

The attorney general, Mark Dreyfus, planned on introducing Labor’s anti-corruption commission bill to parliament on Wednesday, when it was to immediately be sent to a joint committee for review.

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