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Calls to change corruption body's 'secretive' culture

A top lawyer has called for an overhaul of the anti-corruption commission's recruitment and culture following Paul Brereton's resignation.

AAP

An effective 'reset' of the NACC should revisit the issue of public hearings

It's more than an issue of appointment.

The Canberra Times

Grattan on Friday: An effective ‘reset’ of the NACC should revisit the issue of public hearings

At the 2022 election “integrity” was a big-deal issue. Then after winning government, Labor ticked off a promise when it set up the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), which began officially in July 2023.

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Jillian Segal hired former Scott Morrison adviser on $200,000 contract without public tender process

Company founded by Yaron Finkelstein received contract to advise on antisemitism under a limited tender due to an ‘absence of competition for technical reasons’

The Guardian - AU

David Pocock criticises ‘bonkers’ situation facing podcasters over gambling ad reforms

Independent senator said Labor’s plan, which could require podcasts sponsored by betting companies to produce two versions of each program, is ‘totally unworkable’

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Pocock says BHP ‘laughing’ at climate policy; Vivid drone debacle; and an Ozzy Osbourne AI avatar

Leaked documents show mining giant received millions in tax credits despite cancelling and delaying multiple decarbonisation measures

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: BHP’s climate fail revealed, pope denounces AI, life on the world’s longest golf course

In a Guardian exclusive, leaked documents show the miner has hit the brakes on decarbonisation plans

The Guardian - AU

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ACT independents react to federal party talks

'If I'm elected as an independent, I'm going to remain as an independent.'

The Canberra Times

Controversy-ridden NACC chief Paul Brereton quits two years short of his term’s end

The National Anti-Corruption Commissioner, Paul Brereton, has quit, two years short of completing his five year term. His time in the job has been marked by repeated controversy.

The Conversation

Labor is making a mockery of its promise of transparent government

From blocking freedom of information requests to tabling documents when no one is looking, promises of an upfront approach to power are in rough shape

The Guardian - AU

Liberal MP is first to be suspended from lower house in five years – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

'Time of flux': ACT independent senator David Pocock leaves door open to big political move

'There's plenty of conversations going on.'

The Canberra Times

Pauline Hanson won't tie One Nation to coalition 'dog'

Pauline Hanson's party could become the official opposition, but she has poured cold water on any policy compromise in a coalition deal.

AAP

Pocock open to independents forming party to counter Hanson – as it happened

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The controversial budget shift treating startups as 'cash cows', stifling dreams

'Now they've devalued our company, what's the point?'

The Guardian - AU

‘A watchdog without resources is not a watchdog’: Labor accused of letting key accountability body languish

Criticism of budget funding comes amid warnings the Australian National Audit Office will struggle to meet its targets for independent reviews

AAP

Small beer: revenue from gas export tax set to plummet

The petroleum resource rent tax is projected to raise $1.85 billion less in revenue than the beer excise by 2029/30, heaping pressure on Labor to tweak the tax.

The Guardian - AU

David Pocock applauds $387m in extra funding for CSIRO after tens of thousands sign petition

Analysis commissioned by independent senator found national science agency’s funding is at its lowest since 1978

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The Guardian - AU

Julie Bishop resigns as Australian National University chancellor

Former foreign minister steps down early as finance minister Katy Gallagher says embattled institution must continue ‘rebuilding trust and confidence’

AAP

Gas tax hopes flicker as reservation scheme revealed

Big gas companies will need to inject more LNG into the Australian market under a plan aimed at bringing down prices and shoring up supply.

The Guardian - AU

The ‘Oscars for political nerds’ or a threat to democracy? Grab a ticket, it’s Canberra’s budget fundraiser season

As major parties once again spruik budget night events at thousands of dollars a ticket, some MPs say they resent the ritzy social galas

The Guardian - AU

Anthony Albanese rules out gas export tax on existing contracts and criticises ‘populist’ campaign

Prime minister says the middle of a global fuel crisis is ‘the worst possible time to jeopardise’ Australia’s partnerships with Asian trading partners

The Guardian - AU

Anthony Albanese accused of ‘caving to gas companies’ as Labor set to reject new export tax

David Pocock says prime minister – who is trying to shore up fuel supplies – is parroting industry talking points

The Guardian - AU

Trucking industry celebrates Fair Work fuel payment win – as it happened

All the day’s news as it unfolded

The Guardian - AU

Labor’s planned gambling ad limits have influencer ‘blind spots’, experts warn

‘Predatory industry’ adept at pivoting quickly to target new mediums and markets, says independent senator David Pocock

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