By coincidence, the furore around the consultancy firm PwC is raging just as the National Anti-Corruption Commission is gearing up for its start of business on July 1.
For the sake of democracy, Australia needs a trustworthy activist not beholden to political affiliation or corporate interest to advocate for all citizens someone like Ralph Nader.
Greens Senator David Shoebridge said it would be “inappropriate” for a former politician to become the commissioner of a national integrity body, arguing there would be a “clear apprehension of bias”.
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has given the government his tentative support for its federal anti-corruption body as he took a swipe at the crossbench’s proposal of public hearings.