Inspector of the National Anti-Corruption Commission to inquire into the decision not to investigate referrals from the Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme

The Inspector of the National Anti-Corruption Commission, Ms Gail Furness SC, has received nearly 900 individual complaints about the decision by the National Anti-Corruption Commission not to commence a corruption investigation into the referrals concerning six public officials from the Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme.

Ms Furness SC said “Many of those complaints allege corrupt conduct or maladministration by the NACC in making that decision.”

“I also note that there has also been much public commentary. Accordingly, I have decided to inquire into that decision. I anticipate that I will make my findings public, in due course.”

“Information about my role, including the powers I have and how I can deal with complaints, is available on my website.”