Nacc says it decided not to launch corruption probe ‘as it would not add value in the public interest’
Five of six robodebt officials referred for possible corruption investigation were also the subject of referrals to the Australian Public Service CommissionFive of six robodebt officials referred for possible corruption investigation were also the subject of referrals to the Australian Public Service CommissionThe National Anti-Corruption Commission won’t pursue an investigation into six individuals referred by the robodebt royal commission, due to separate public service investigations being...
The Nacc was “conscious of the impact of the robodebt scheme on individuals and the public, the seniority of the officials involved, and the need to ensure that any corruption issue is fully investigated,” it said. “There is not value in duplicating work that has been or is being done by others, in this case with the investigatory powers of the royal commission, and the remedial powers of the APSC,” it said.The Nacc said it could make a finding of corrupt conduct but could not grant a remedy or impose a sanction, nor “provide any individual remedy or redress for the recipients of government payments or their families who suffered due to the robodebt scheme”.
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