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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?

Crikey

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.

The Conversation

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 Conversation

‘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

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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.

Crikey

Tourism Australia scandal may involve ‘serious corrupt conduct’, NACC letter reveals

Letters from the federal corruption watchdog to Tourism Australia reveal the NACC complained the $137k travel scandal should have been reported sooner.

Crikey

NACC report card one year in: 'underwhelming' or 'high credit'?

In one year, the watchdog has received more than 3000 referrals.

The Canberra Times

Australia’s long-awaited national anti-corruption body is a year old. Is it meeting expectations?

After a great deal of political haggling, pressure and negotiations, Australia’s National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) was established a year ago, with a view to stamping out corruption and discouraging any activities that might be interpreted as such.

The Conversation

Customs officials 'helped' supercar importers dodge duty

Graft-busters accuse seven customs officials of helping supercar importers evade duty totalling 897 million baht by accepting unrealistically low car valuations.

Bangkok Post

IDF added to UN blacklist

The United Nations has added Israel’s armed and security forces to its list of offenders violating children’s rights, and the government’s efforts to slow migration are starting to work.

Crikey

Tourism Australia drops immunity claim as federal police begins investigating the agency

Exclusive: Just a day after the corruption watchdog announced it wouldn’t investigate Tourism Australia, Crikey can reveal the Australian Federal Police has now been called in.

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Pressure on trade minister to explain Tourism Australia scandal after NACC drops case

The Coalition has demanded Labor explain how the private holiday scandal was allowed to happen, as new information emerges about the NACC’s aborted investigation.

Crikey

NACC shouldn’t exist if it’s going to dog its remit by ignoring robodebt

Anti-corruption bodies exist to focus lights into dark corners and flush out the rats.

Crikey

Dutton’s $23k jet ride to News Corp event

Peter Dutton is under scrutiny for taking a taxpayer-funded private jet to a News Corp event in Tamworth at the cost of $23,000, and the Senate has released its report into large consulting firms.

Crikey

NACC confirms it’s scrapping its Tourism Australia investigation. Now the agency is out of excuses

Exclusive: The National Anti-Corruption Commission has revealed it won’t look into Tourism Australia’s private holiday scandal, just a week after the existence of such an investigation was used to prevent the Senate from asking questions.

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The Guardian - AU

The robodebt six: why it’s time we were told who was referred to the corruption commission

The royal commission’s ‘sealed chapter’ was designed to let other agencies investigate, not protect the reputation of those implicated

Crikey

We’ve ensured another robodebt will happen

If the only consequence for implementing an illegal scheme like robodebt is a slap on the wrist, it sends the signal that we condone it.

The Guardian - AU

Robodebt was illegal but were its officials corrupt? This decision means now we won’t know

The National Anti-Corruption Commission won’t investigate six individuals referred by the royal commission. It’s yet another blow for victims

The Conversation

Anthony Albanese says issue of preferencing Greens at the election is a matter for Labor organisation

Pro-Palestinian demonstrations in recent months have tested university administrators and the police. This week, federal parliamentarians, including the prime minister, erupted in outrage at the protests that have disrupted MPs’ electorate offices.

The Guardian - AU

Robodebt: national corruption watchdog’s decision not to investigate officials angers victims and whistleblowers

Nacc says it decided not to launch corruption probe ‘as it would not add value in the public interest’

Crikey

A detailed timeline of the private holiday scandal at Tourism Australia

Since Tourism Australia discovered a $137k travel breach last October, things have been escalating quickly. This week, it was revealed the anti-corruption commission is involved.

Crikey

Bandt cops it from all sides

Greens leader Adam Bandt has been criticised by both major parties for his support of pro-Palestine protesters, and the government is increasing its attacks on Peter Dutton’s nuclear plan.

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