Albanese government promises national corruption watchdog will have power to investigate pork-barrelling

Attorney general Mark Dreyfus says ‘serious and systemic’ past corruption allegations would be part of new commission’s remit

Mark Dreyfus has confirmed Labor’s national integrity commission will have the power to investigate pork-barrelling as well as “serious and systemic” past corruption allegations.

The incoming attorney general made the comments on Wednesday in two interviews confirming he would consider aspects of a crossbench bill and consult independent MPs before introducing the government’s to parliament.

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