Paul Brereton – the outgoing head of Australia’s National Anti-Corruption Commission – was grilled at Senate estimates this week.

Brereton’s time leading the body charged with investigating serious corruption in the Commonwealth public sector has ended in a crisis of confidence – over Robodebt, his ongoing Defence links, and whether the watchdog properly managed conflicts of interest.

Brereton says he has become a distraction from the commission’s work. But his resignation raises the question: do the NACC’s problems end with him?

Today, independent journalist Nick Feik, on how Australia’s anti-corruption watchdog ended up in crisis – and whether it can recover.

 

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Paul Brereton &ndash; the outgoing head of Australia&rsquo;s National Anti-Corruption Commission &ndash; was grilled at Senate estimates this week.
Brereton&rsquo;s time leading the body charged with investigating serious corruption in the Commonwealth public sector has ended in a crisis of confidence &ndash; over Robodebt, his ongoing Defence links, and whether the watchdog properly managed conflicts of interest.
Brereton says he has become a distraction from the commission&rsquo;s work. But his resignation raises the question: do the NACC&rsquo;s problems end with him?
Today, independent journalist Nick Feik, on how Australia&rsquo;s anti-corruption watchdog ended up in crisis &ndash; and whether it can recover.
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Guest: Independent journalist Nick Feik
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An independent daily news show. We feature the country’s best reporters, covering the news as it affects Australia. This is news with narrative, every weekday.

An independent daily news show. We feature the country&rsquo;s best reporters, covering the news as it affects Australia. This is news with narrative, every weekday.

‘A serious mess’: The crisis inside the corruption watchdog

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It’s been nearly two decades since Australians have felt the sting of interest rates this high.

Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock says persistent inflation has forced the RBA to hike the official cash rate for the fifth time this year.

But some experts fear the bank may have gone too far – risking tipping Australia into a recession.

Today, Australia Institute chief economist Greg Jericho on why the RBA may have got it wrong, and the big corporate inflation-driver no one seems to be talking about.

 

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Guest: Australia Institute chief economist, Greg Jericho

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It&rsquo;s been nearly two decades since Australians have felt the sting of interest rates this high.
Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock says persistent inflation has forced the RBA to hike the official cash rate for the fifth time this year.
But some experts fear the bank may have gone too far &ndash; risking tipping Australia into a recession.
Today, Australia Institute chief economist Greg Jericho on why the RBA may have got it wrong, and the big corporate inflation-driver no one seems to be talking about.
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Guest: Australia Institute chief economist, Greg Jericho
Photo:&nbsp;AAP Image/Dean Lewins

Is the RBA fighting the wrong inflation problem?

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Democracy Now! founder Amy Goodman has spent decades trying to hold power to account. From wars to humanitarian crises – she’s covered the biggest events of our time. 

Now, she’s sharing her insights on the future of media and politics, and the Australian stories that have stayed with her. 

Today, Amy Goodman on the new documentary detailing her life's work, how she refuses to trade truth for access, and the future of the media in the Western world. 

 

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Guest: Democracy Now! Founder Amy Goodman

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Democracy Now! founder Amy Goodman has spent decades trying to hold power to account. From wars to humanitarian crises &ndash; she&rsquo;s covered the biggest events of our time.&nbsp;
Now, she&rsquo;s sharing her insights on the future of media and politics, and the Australian stories that have stayed with her.&nbsp;
Today, Amy Goodman on the new documentary detailing her life's work, how she refuses to trade truth for access, and the future of the media in the Western world.&nbsp;
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Guest: Democracy Now! Founder Amy Goodman
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“It’s dissent that will save us”: Amy Goodman’s mission to fight the power

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When Donald Trump returned to the White House, he promised Americans a new era of prosperity.

Now, as Americans prepare to vote in midterm elections, that promise is being tested, and the voters who put Trump in power could determine how much of that power he has left.

With polls showing Democrats well placed to retake the House, and the Senate also within reach, Republican candidates are wrestling with the political cost of the president's unfulfilled promises, while Democrats hope to turn disillusionment into a political comeback after years of MAGA.

Today, Director of the Australia Institute’s International and Security Affairs Program, Emma Shortis on an election that will test how deeply Trump has changed America, and whether another vision of the country can take hold. 

 

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Guest: Director of the Australia Institute’s International Affairs Program, Emma Shortis 

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When Donald Trump returned to the White House, he promised Americans a new era of prosperity.
Now, as Americans prepare to vote in midterm elections, that promise is being tested, and the voters who put Trump in power could determine how much of that power he has left.
With polls showing Democrats well placed to retake the House, and the Senate also within reach, Republican candidates are wrestling with the political cost of the president's unfulfilled promises, while Democrats hope to turn disillusionment into a political comeback after years of MAGA.
Today, Director of the Australia Institute&rsquo;s International and Security Affairs Program, Emma Shortis on an election that will test how deeply Trump has changed America, and whether another vision of the country can take hold.&nbsp;
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Guest: Director of the Australia Institute&rsquo;s International Affairs Program, Emma Shortis&nbsp;
Photo:&nbsp;AP Photo/Alex Brandon

Trump’s midterm reckoning

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‘A serious mess’: The crisis inside the corruption watchdog

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