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Another senior TV executive leaves Nine – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Government to publish secret section of Robodebt report, but timing is uncertain

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus says the government plans to publish the secret section of the Robodebt royal commission report, although it is not clear when it will do so.

The Conversation

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Independent Helen Haines says the NACC has had ‘disappointing start’, and the government is pork barrelling

Trust in politicians is at an all-time low, not only in Australia but across the world. Now more than ever, people are demanding a higher standard for our elected officials.

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Robodebt report and flight favours show simply declaring a conflict of interest is not enough

Two events this week demonstrate the only thing worse than having no guard against corruption is having one that only does it in name

The Guardian - AU

Grattan on Friday: furore over Anthony Albanese’s Qantas perks chips away at public trust in politicians

A major takeout from the inquiry into the national response to COVID is that a lack of trust would likely mean a less cooperative public during a future pandemic.

The Conversation

Afternoon Update: Nacc to reconsider robodebt investigation; Biden clarifies ‘garbage’ gaffe; and should you buy an old house on Instagram?

A report found Paul Brereton should have ‘removed himself from related decision-making processes’

The Guardian - AU

In failing to probe Robodebt, Australia’s anti-corruption body fell at the first hurdle. It now has a second chance

The inspector of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has released her long-awaited report on the failure of the commission to investigate the Robodebt scandal.

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NACC decision not to investigate Robodebt referrals will be revisited by ‘eminent person’

The National Anti-Corruption Commission’s controversial decision not to investigate referrals from the Robodebt Royal Commission will be revisited by an independent person.

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Nacc to reconsider whether to investigate robodebt after ‘apprehended bias’ finding against commissioner

Report finds Paul Brereton should have ‘removed himself from related decision-making processes’, but says there was no ‘intentional wrongdoing’

The Guardian - AU

Corruption watchdog under scrutiny over robodebt call

The national anti-corruption commissioner has been found to have engaged in officer misconduct by failing to recuse himself from a conflict of interest.

AAP

Anti-corruption raid at Parliament House related to Department of Parliamentary Services, sources say

Exclusive: department was closed off for Nacc search unrelated to any current or former member of parliament

The Guardian - AU

Anti-corruption officers raid Parliament House but remain tight-lipped on target of ‘ongoing investigation’

Exclusive: Nacc says ‘operational activity’ does not involve any current or former member of parliament

The Guardian - AU

Federal corruption watchdog being investigated over decision not to investigate robodebt

Watchdog inspector Gail Furness announces she is examining National Anti-Corruption Commission’s controversial decision

The Guardian - AU

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.

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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 Guardian - AU

‘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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The Canberra Times

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

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

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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.

Bangkok Post

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.

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

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’

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