Robodebt report and flight favours show simply declaring a conflict of interest is not enough

‘Nacc’s decision not to investigate the individuals referred to it should alarm anyone who believes reality should match rhetoric on matters of integrity and corruption.’ The Nacc commissioner Paul Brereton. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP

One of the last election’s key themes is having an uncomfortable renaissance. Integrity is, again, the issue de jour.

There’s a synergy between two of this week’s biggest political issues: the potential implications of politicians receiving corporate favours and the National Anti-Corruption Commission’s handling of the robodebt royal commission referrals.