A new parliamentary watchdog will be launched in response to a report that revealed rampant nepotism inside the ALP and prompted an apology from the premier.
Premier Daniel Andrews promises to implement all 21 of the anti-corruption agencies’ recommendations. But why now?
“The report tabled today shows absolutely disgraceful behaviour,” the premier said when he fronted the media over the Operation Watts findings.
Robert Redlich,QC,has said ‘soft’ and ‘grey’ corruption was on the rise in Australian politics,and was undermining trust in Australia’s democracy.
Described as a “man of great integrity”,John McMillan will investigate whether successive governments have undermined and politicised the public service.
Commissioner Robert Redlich has for the first time responded to claims the anti-corruption agency gave Daniel Andrews special treatment.
Premier Daniel Andrews took questions from reporters but refused to comment on the revelations he was secretly grilled by Victoria’s anti-corruption watchdog.
United Firefighters Union secretary Peter Marshall has threatened to campaign against the Labor Party in 15 marginal state seats in a row over payout legislation for firefighters who develop cancer.
Victoria’s Labor Left faction is looking at snatching a federal seat from the Right,with the retirement of long-serving MP Anthony Byrne opening up a spot.
Victorian Labor MP Anthony Byrne won’t contest the upcoming federal election,after months of backroom pressure to quit Parliament.
The courts and independent judges are our only check on the abuse of power. But sometimes these challenges seem absurd.