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National Anti-Corruption Commission
Government Introduces Penalties for Public Officials to Prevent Repeat of Robodebt
In the wake of the ‘Robodebt’ scandal, the government is moving to change the law to hold senior officials accountable if they try to cover up failures.
Australian Parliament Offices Raided by Anti-Corruption Officers
The federal parliament has been raided by the National Anti-Corruption Commission, but the action doesn’t relate to a current or former politician.
Legislation Changes for Senior Public Servants to Face Accountability for Robodebt
The government is introducing legislation which will empower the Australian Public Service Commissioner to investigate former agency heads.
No Investigation Into 6 Public Servants Means No Justice for Robodebt Victims, Welfare Groups Say
The National Anti-Corruption Commission noted that the Australian Public Service Commission was already investigating 5 of the 6 senior public officials.
