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Public hearings emerge as 'sticking point' between government and crossbench on integrity commission bill

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus says the "default position" will be to hold hearings in private, but some key crossbenchers fear this will limit the federal government's new integrity commission's ability.

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Australian taxpayers paid $110,000 for federal ministers’ legal bills in last financial year

Documents reveal legal assistance was approved for former PM Scott Morrison in relation to a defamation claim made against him on 9 June 2020

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The Loop: Government unveils long-awaited anti-corruption legislation, how to replace your documents after the Optus breach, and Hugh Jackman returns as Wolverine

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‘Dirty’ deal with Dutton in the offing on federal ICAC as crossbench revolts

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has signalled the Coalition will support the government’s plans for a national anti-corruption commission.

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Dutton says ‘balance is right’ on Labor’s anti-corruption laws, clearing path for bill to pass

Liberal leader urges government to ignore criticism on threshold test for public hearings and says there is ‘no place for corrupt behaviour in public life’

The Guardian - AU

National Anti-Corruption Commission: how will it work and who is in favour?

Labor proposes broad powers for Australia’s federal integrity watchdog but wants it to only hold public hearings in ‘exceptional circumstances’

The Guardian - AU

Long-awaited federal anti-corruption commission legislation introduced to parliament

Legislation to create a National Anti-Corruption Commission has been introduced to parliament, with some crossbenchers already flagging they will push for changes to provide greater scrutiny.

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Anti-corruption watchdog details unveiled

The federal government's laws to set up a national anti-corruption commission have been introduced to parliament, sparking a debate over its scope and powers.

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Banks, regulators to stem Optus fallout

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has revealed financial regulators, banks and government agencies are stepping up data privacy protections following the Optus hack.

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Anti-corruption commission would hold public hearings 'in exceptional circumstances'

The Albanese government’s proposed National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) would have a broad scope but only hold public hearings “in exceptional circumstances and where it is in the public interest to do so”.

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Attorney-general warns new anti-corruption commission will have broad powers

Mark Dreyfus warns politicians and officials to "be afraid" of the powers the federal government wants to give its new anti-corruption commission.

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Labor faces crossbench backlash over integrity commission’s private hearings

Attorney general Mark Dreyfus also confirms integrity commission will be able to investigate conduct retrospectively

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Senate backlash to public hearing threshold – as it happened

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Dreyfus on the brink of a deal on corruption commission, as Dutton plays his hand

Corruption commission will be empowered to investigate illegal actions and those which are corrupt but do not breach the letter of the law.

The Guardian - AU

Federal Icac will have power to investigate third parties who pose corruption threat, Labor vows

Mark Dreyfus reassures independent MPs that anti-corruption bill will include a broad scope for investigations and public hearings

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Clare O’Neil suggests Labor may legislate fines after Optus data breach – as it happened

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Crossbenchers seek assurances as anti-corruption bill is introduced this week

Crossbenchers have issued a list of demands on the anti-corruption commission and say they “won’t be rushed” to a vote, ahead of the much-anticipated legislation being introduced into parliament this week.

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The New Daily

Government looks to thread the needle on anti-corruption bill

The main part of the anti-corruption bill will allow for retrospective investigations into a range of wrongdoing.

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Australia told to compensate Torres Strait over failure to act on climate crisis, in landmark UN ruling

Decision labelled ‘a historic victory for climate justice’ sparks hope in low-lying islands

The Guardian - AU

AFP investigates $1m ransom demand posted online for allegedly hacked Optus data

Attorney general Mark Dreyfus has been briefed by the privacy commissioner about hack and is seeking ‘urgent’ meeting with telco

AAP

Secrecy push despite Collaery charge drop

The attorney-general is pushing to further redact a court judgment which ruled the case of Bernard Collaery wouldn't be heard in near total secrecy.

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Secrecy push despite Collaery charge drop

The attorney-general is pushing to further redact a court judgment which ruled the case of Bernard Collaery wouldn't be heard in near total secrecy.

The Guardian - AU

Are Australia’s whistleblowing laws fit for purpose? A former tax officer’s hearing may tell us

Richard Boyle will try to convince a court he should be protected by the Public Interest Disclosure Act. If he fails, the calls for a legal overhaul of whistleblower protections will likely be overwhelming

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MPs push for in-depth integrity debate

The federal government will prioritise its anti-corruption body proposal despite parliamentary delays but crossbenchers want adequate time for debate.

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