Tasmania’s Integrity Commission is taking too long to investigate complaints, a hearing has been told.
Former Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Damian Bugg has criticised the anti-corruption watchdog’s performance.
A parliamentary committee is reviewing the commission, which was set up just over three years ago.
The Government is arguing it should be stripped of its investigative powers, despite a recent high-profile report into nepotism within the health system.
Mr Bugg praised the body’s educative function but said investigations were inefficient.
He told the committee he was aware of one complaint being referred to three people before finally being dropped.
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VANESSA GOODWIN, Attorney-General …
