RARE PHOTOS: 4 - The Real Truth

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 · May 29

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

It's more than an issue of appointment.

The Canberra Times · May 29

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.

The Conversation · May 28

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 · May 25

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 · May 25

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 · May 25

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

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The Guardian - AU · May 24

'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 · May 24

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 · May 24

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

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The Guardian - AU · May 23