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When new ICAC laws come into force in South Australia tomorrow, most members of parliament will be pushed beyond the reach of any misconduct investigations by the anti-corruption body, but also the Ombudsman.
Opinion
The state anti-corruption body’s own history prompted parliament’s move on it, argues Kym Davey.
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The SA Liberal Party and the office of Premier Steven Marshall have been referred to the state’s anti-corruption watchdog to investigate potential misconduct, maladministration or corruption over “data harvesting” claims, the Ombudsman has told state parliament.
UPDATED: Coober Pedy Council wrongfully disconnected Aboriginal residents’ power and allowed them to accumulate thousands of dollars’ worth of debts over several years in a “manner that appears contrary to law”, the South Australian Ombudsman has found.
Premier Steven Marshall is “reviewing” a shock misconduct finding against his former minister Stephan Knoll, who today played down his actions despite an Ombudsman’s inquiry finding he breached the ministerial code of conduct.
A parliamentary committee has recommended significant changes to the focus of South Australia’s anti-corruption body and moved to settle a demarcation dispute between it and the Ombudsman’s office, as Kym Davey explains.
The Marshall Government is yet to release documents relating to the proposed cost of the planned new Women’s and Children’s Hospital, despite being instructed to do so by the state Ombudsman – who says the Government has ignored his advice on how to strengthen Freedom of Information laws.
