Federal corruption watchdog being investigated over decision not to investigate robodebt

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Watchdog inspector Gail Furness announces she is examining National Anti-Corruption Commission’s controversial decision

Gail Furness has announced she is investigating the Nacc’s decision not to investigate six individuals referred by the robodebt royal commission.Gail Furness has announced she is investigating the Nacc’s decision not to investigate six individuals referred by the robodebt royal commission.it would not pursue an investigation into six individuals referred by the robodebt royal commission, due to separate public service investigations being carried out into five of them.

“Between June and August 2024, the provided the inspector with documents the inspector had requested,” the office of the inspector said in a statement. The Nacc “has advised that it anticipates that it will provide those submissions by 21 October 2024”.

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