2025-02-18
Today the NACC has announced it will finally investigate the 6 referrals it received from the Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme.
The change in position comes following the independent reconsideration by Mr Geoffrey Nettle AC.
Greens Senator for NSW and Justice Spokesperson said:
“We welcome the rapid fair and unbiased decision by Geoffrey Nettle KC to instigate a corruption investigation of the Robodebt scandal.
“This is a chance for justice for the thousands of people across the country whose lives and families were shattered by Robodebt.
“Today’s announcement is a clear rejection of NACC’s previous decision, in which Commissioner Brereton was deeply involved, to ignore this scandal.
“There have now been two senior independent reviews that amount to public repudiations of the direction of the NACC under Commissioner Brereton’s leadership.
“The Greens join with millions across the country who demand a National Anti Corruption Commission that they can trust.
“This trust is undermined by the continued presence of Commissioner Brereton.