The House of Representatives is voting on my amendments to the National Anti Corruption Commission Bill. My amendments would make the NACC stronger, removing the 'exceptional circumstances' test for public hearings. #auspol #integrity
The major parties teamed up to defeat these amendments.
Now I am moving amendments which seek to define 'exceptional circumstances' within the Bill. This would make it clear to the Commissioner and the public when a public hearing could be held. #auspol
Now I am moving amendments which seek to define 'exceptional circumstances' within the Bill. This would make it clear to the Commissioner and the public when a public hearing could be held. #auspol
We are now debating my amendment to include pork-barrelling explicitly in the remit of the National Anti-Corruption Commission. People are sick of this practice and it must be covered. #auspol
The House is now voting on my amendments to strengthen oversight of the NACC's budget. This is important so the public know if it is being starved of funds. #auspol
I am moving my final amendment to the NACC. This amendment would increase the independence of the parliamentary committee's role when approving the appointment of the Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner and Inspector.
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