ANALYSIS: Albanese's big call after Morrison saga
The inquiry foreshadowed by Albanese may help restore some of that trust, if it genuinely uncovers important information and reminds all involved of the importance of transparency.
Labor's most substantial plan to restore trust is by swiftly delivering its long-promised National Anti-Corruption Commission. There will be debate around the powers, jurisdiction, functions and resourcing of the new commission, but the support appears to be there in the House and the Senate for this to finally become a reality. The government hopes to have the legislation passed by the end of the year and for the new body to be up and running by the mid-2023.
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