The renewed interest in establishing a federal anti-corruption watchdog was sparked by the revelation Premier Gladys Berejiklian was involved in a “close personal relationship” with disgraced former MP Daryl Maguire, unearthed during her cross-examination before the ICAC inquiry. Attorney-General Christian Porter proposed a Commonwealth body which would look at matters of interest, but only where criminal activity was suspected. The body would also operate behind closed doors.
Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese last night defended Ms Berejiklian’s prerogative to have a relationship with whom she wanted but joined the calls for a national body against corruption. “There’s issues with regard to her knowledge of what was going on and Mr Maguire’s conduct but she certainly shouldn’t be judged for the fact that she has a relationship with someone,” Mr Albanese said. “Consenting adults, that’s no one’s business except for hers.
And do we ever need it
Anti-Corruption in Australia: Uruguay*'s stronger on this matter caused corrupt politicians 2strike a Coup-Cabal: GolpeDeEstadoTecnico against the Judicial Power Constitutional mandate[Art.390]'to investigate without distinction' * NO LONGER A REPUBLIC.
But a Federal ICAC must be able to examine past conduct - GBRF grant, airport acquisition, diesel submarines contract, renewables subsidisation etc. Bet it won’t.
You hack Murdoch journalists would be out of a job and your boss Rupert would be in jail
Haha there would be no Liberals or Nationals in parliament then
Seems like a good idea, but who would be running this commission. All the old school mates of the poli's? It would just be another waste of money and time and nothing would change.
Most corrupt politicians inthe world? Straya!
Labor MPs are calling for his resignation. How can there be 'confidence'?!
Wow Newscorp has caught up with the rest of the nation... they’re only 10 years behind. FederalICAC While we’re at it, we need a MurdochRoyalCommision too!
Anti-corruption watchdogs The Morrison government has instituted a number of reforms in recent years
Yeah ! Ta Daa ... MurdochRoyalCommission MurdochGutterMedia
Probably start with victoria
Your empire is falling !!!
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