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Vote now for Crikey’s prestigious Arsehat of the Year

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No, we shouldn’t abolish the NACC — the problem is with its leader, not the institution itself

The National Anti-Corruption Commission isn’t perfect, but under better management it could be a real threat to the corrupt.

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Yes, we should abolish the NACC — it doesn’t even know what corruption is

The commissioner of the anti-corruption commission does not seem to know — or wilfully attempts to redefine — what corruption actually is.

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NACC inspector’s test for the ‘eminent person’ reviewing robodebt decision

NACC inspector Gail Furness said the ’eminent person’ reviewing the robodebt inquiry decision must retain practical independence.

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Anti-corruption boss grilled over robodebt decision

The head of the national anti-corruption watchdog has defended himself before a federal parliamentary committee probing its performance.

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Albo and Xi patch up the past

Anthony Albanese and Chinese President Xi Jinping met at the G20 summit with both countries committing to stability, and the Coalition has voted against Labor’s cap on international student numbers.

Crikey

Discredited Brereton should stop whingeing and resign from the NACC

The National Anti-Corruption Commission head devoted a major speech to explaining why he shouldn’t resign. It perfectly demonstrated why he should.

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NACC head Paul Brereton says resigning in the face of bad publicity would ‘undermine’ the commission

The head of the National Anti-Corruption Commission. Paul Brereton, has rejected calls he resign after a finding of “officer misconduct”, declaring to do so would harm the NACC.

The Conversation

Nacc chief rejects calls to quit over robodebt decisions, vowing to ‘put things right’

Paul Brereton says ‘blame culture’ deters people from owning mistakes as he insists watchdog will not be influenced by public pressure

The Guardian - AU

Anti-corruption boss stays put after robodebt 'mistake'

Australia's national anti-corruption head has accepted "sole responsibility" for a mistake made in managing a conflict of interest, but won't step down.

AAP

Watchdog inundated by robodebt handling complaints

Figures have revealed almost 90 per cent of all complaints received by the anti-corruption commission's watchdog centred on decisions about robodebt.

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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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The Guardian - AU

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 Conversation

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 Guardian - AU

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’

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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’

AAP

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.

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

By stripping military medals only so far up the chain of command, Richard Marles has reopened old wounds

Australia’s defence minister has sent letters to fewer than 15 people to let them know whether their awards are being cancelled or retained

AAP

Diggers go 'under the bus' as top brass are unscathed

The general who oversaw Australia's operations in Afghanistan is under the spotlight after keeping his honours will some officers lost theirs.

The Independent UK

Australia strips medals from military commanders over Afghanistan war crime allegations

Australia's Defense Minister Richard Marles says several serving and former military commanders have been stripped of medals over allegations of war crimes committed during the Afghanistan war

The Guardian - AU

Australian military officers to be stripped of honours after alleged war crimes under their command

Government acts on longstanding recommendations from Brereton inquiry into ADF conduct in Afghanistan

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