The Police Minister is defending the focus of a new anti-corruption taskforce.

The Serious Fraud Office will aim to understand threats to the public sector.

The six-month pilot will be limited to six Government agencies -  Inland Revenue, ACC, Corrections, MSD, Land Information NZ, and Sport NZ. 

Mark Mitchell told Ryan Bridge that globally, some of the biggest recent corruption issues - relate to sporting codes. 

He wants to ensure there's best practice to maintains the country's low-corruption reputation. 

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The Police Minister is defending the focus of a new anti-corruption taskforce.
The Serious Fraud Office will aim to understand threats to the public sector.
The six-month pilot will be limited to six Government agencies - &nbsp;Inland Revenue, ACC, Corrections, MSD, Land Information NZ, and Sport NZ.&nbsp;
Mark Mitchell told Ryan Bridge that globally, some of the biggest recent corruption issues - relate to sporting codes.&nbsp;
He wants to ensure there's best practice to maintains the country's low-corruption reputation.&nbsp;
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Mark Mitchell: Police minister discusses the focus of new anti-corruption taskforce

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