Australia politics live: Labor’s big reforms face test as parliament returns; national cabinet to debate fuel security
MPs return to Canberra for two weeks of haggling over tax and NDIS reforms before the winter break. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSearch for new Nacc commissioners an opportunity to ‘reset’, says attorney-generalMichelle Rowland says she understands the importance of transparency in looking for a new commissioner of the national anti-corruption commission.This is an opportunity for a reset and a refresh … I think this is an opportunity for two reasons. Firstly, with new personnel, this is significant. And it’s significant that we are doing the first new round of appointments since the inaugural appointments of those commissioner positions.And the other is we recognise the importance of transparency in this process. It’s why we have consulted with the parliamentary committee that has oversight for the Nacc. We’ve also consulted with key integrity bodies about how this should look. Continue reading...
