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

Two events this week demonstrate the only thing worse than having no guard against corruption is having one that only does it in name

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Towing the NACC out to sea and sinking it might be the best option now

Lawyers for the people the NACC was supposed to investigate were allowed to help draft the decision that let their clients off the hook.

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Grattan on Friday: furore over Anthony Albanese’s Qantas perks chips away at public trust in politicians

A major takeout from the inquiry into the national response to COVID is that a lack of trust would likely mean a less cooperative public during a future pandemic.

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Afternoon Update: Nacc to reconsider robodebt investigation; Biden clarifies ‘garbage’ gaffe; and should you buy an old house on Instagram?

A report found Paul Brereton should have ‘removed himself from related decision-making processes’

The Guardian - AU

In failing to probe Robodebt, Australia’s anti-corruption body fell at the first hurdle. It now has a second chance

The inspector of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has released her long-awaited report on the failure of the commission to investigate the Robodebt scandal.

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NACC decision not to investigate Robodebt referrals will be revisited by ‘eminent person’

The National Anti-Corruption Commission’s controversial decision not to investigate referrals from the Robodebt Royal Commission will be revisited by an independent person.

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Nacc to reconsider whether to investigate robodebt after ‘apprehended bias’ finding against commissioner

Report finds Paul Brereton should have ‘removed himself from related decision-making processes’, but says there was no ‘intentional wrongdoing’

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Albanese’s upgrades scandal engulfs PM

Anthony Albanese will be hoping for good inflation news when the September consumer price index is released today, and Kamala Harris is returning to an infamous Donald Trump rally site for her ‘closing argument’.

Crikey

Why do so few public officials get jailed for misconduct in office?

Laws against misconduct in public office are some of the oldest laws in our legal system. They rarely result in consequences.

Crikey

‘American Christian drivel’: Crikey readers on anti-abortion discourse and the final weeks of the US election

What does it mean that some Australian politicians are importing ideas from a country that, according to one reader, ‘has never been a democracy’?

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The rise of Paladin, KPMG’s cameo, and what the NACC isn’t telling us

Just a week after being sent the tender for the Manus contract, Paladin submitted its bid. Its initial quote to provide the services was $152m. After negotiations, Paladin was awarded a revised contract… of $229.5m.

Crikey

Australia will soon have second highest global inflation rate: IMF

The International Monetary Fund says Australia’s rate of inflation will soon exceed that of almost all advanced economies, and David Crisafulli finally gives a straight answer on abortion.

Crikey

A $532m security contract and the NACC’s corrosive secrecy

The only thing the NACC’s report into Paladin has revealed is how damaging the commission’s lack of transparency is both for the public and potentially the people investigated.

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Could Tim Wilson’s weird desperation to get back in Parliament save Zoe Daniel?

The teal’s prospects in Goldstein are looking pretty good.

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Anti-corruption raid at Parliament House related to Department of Parliamentary Services, sources say

Exclusive: department was closed off for Nacc search unrelated to any current or former member of parliament

The Guardian - AU

Anti-corruption officers raid Parliament House but remain tight-lipped on target of ‘ongoing investigation’

Exclusive: Nacc says ‘operational activity’ does not involve any current or former member of parliament

The Guardian - AU

Federal corruption watchdog being investigated over decision not to investigate robodebt

Watchdog inspector Gail Furness announces she is examining National Anti-Corruption Commission’s controversial decision

Crikey

Helen Haines knows people are disappointed with the NACC. She wants them to be patient

The member for Indi spent years fighting for a national anti-corruption commission. One year in, how does she feel the NACC is faring?

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Six National Anti-Corruption Commission probes involve current or former parliamentarians

Six of the National Anti-Corruption Commission’s current investigations involve the conduct of current or former parliamentarians, according to statistics about its work released on Wednesday.

Crikey

Tourism Australia boss given new five-year term in midst of AFP investigation

Exclusive: Phillipa Harrison had her tenure extended at the same time her agency was being investigated by police. And Labor kept the reappointment quiet for nearly two months.

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NZ’s white-collar crime gap: just 1% of serious fraud complaints result in prosecution

Despite long being considered one of the least corrupt countries – ranked third in the world by Transparency International – New Zealand is lagging behind when it comes to handling white-collar crime.

The Guardian - AU

‘Close association’ through army reserve prompted anti-corruption commissioner to recuse himself from robodebt referral

Exclusive: Paul Brereton delegated decision not to pursue investigation so as ‘to avoid any possible perception of a conflict of interest’

The Guardian - AU

Bruce Lehrmann’s property raided by National Anti-Corruption Commission and police

Lawyer for former Coalition staffer confirms searches occurred, but says he denies any wrongdoing

The Guardian - AU

Corruption commissioner Paul Brereton removed himself from robodebt referrals due to ‘relationship’, documents show

FoI documents show head of Nacc delegated decision not to pursue investigations into six individuals to a deputy commissioner

Crikey

Interest rates could fall by Christmas

A shocking day on the stock market has stoked fears of a US recession (though Australian rate cuts could be the silver lining), and crossbenchers are mad about the government’s proposed gambling ads policy.

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