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Greens call on Government to develop corruption commission
CHRISTINE MILNE
The Greens today called on the Rudd Government to begin establishing a corruption body along the lines of the similar bodies operating at state level around Australia.
“Such a commission would not only investigate claims of corruption but would be best placed to defend the innocent, at arms length from politics,” Australian Greens Leader Senator Bob Brown said.
“Ultimately, such a commission would help defend politicians and the political profession.
“A commission would sort out the serious from the trivial and would help defend politicians and public officials from unwarranted attack.”
The Federal Government should look at how such bodies work in states where they have been established and develop a best practice model for Australia, taking into account the special features of national governance.
“Such a body should of course operate without trammelling the ability of parliamentary committees to function as they are.”
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