The decision by the National Anti-Corruption Commission not to investigate the six public servants over the Robodebt scandal appears to have been “infected by the bias of Commissioner Justice Paul Brereton and, if so, should now be disregarded”, says Stephen Charles AO KC, a former judge at the Victorian Court of Appeal and a former board member of the Centre of Public Integrity.
Corruption in the National Anti-Corruption Commission. Way to fuck up Australia! 👏 👏 👏 👏
~ However, I will retain an overall interest in the policy questions that arise concerning these referrals generally, because those questions - particular the scope of “corrupt conduct” - will necessarily have ongojng ramifications for us.
This is probably the most important quote in the article from Paul Brereton’s email.
I don’t know that it indicates anything but the leadership wanting to limit the extent of the NACC’s remit to the most serious forms of “corrupt conduct”. I suppose from their point of view they have a budget, and if the NACC becomes too burdensome the next government might get rid of it.
But when there’s already been recommendations for civil and criminal pursuit of 6 people. I don’t know, more explanation is needed.
