Transparency Body Concerned Australia’s Corruption Commission Yet to Hold Public Hearings
Transparency International has called for sweeping reforms to the commission’s public hearings powers and transparency settings.
TL;DR
- Australia's National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has not conducted any public hearings.
- The NACC is operating largely out of public view.
- Transparency International Australia is concerned this is failing to build public confidence.
- The group urges changes to the NACC's investigation and public engagement methods.
- Transparency International Australia argues the NACC is not fully utilizing powers intended to strengthen integrity and deter misconduct.