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

Australia’s National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has not yet held any public hearings, operating primarily out of public view. Transparency International Australia is concerned this approach is failing to build public confidence and urges changes to how the NACC uses its powers. The advocacy group believes more public engagement is needed to enhance accountability and deter misconduct.

  • 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.
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