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.

Transparency Body Concerned Australia’s Corruption Commission Yet to Hold Public Hearings

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.