Scott Morrison rejects retired judges' call for a stronger anti-corruption model

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the retired judges are entitled to their opinion on the nature of a national anti-corruption body.

In an open letter, the judges stressed the need for an integrity body to be backed by all sides of politics that holds public hearings and responds to credible public complaints.‘Public hearings expose corruption’: legal experts back federal ICAC as Scott Morrison ditches promise “They are entitled to their opinion - it’s a free country, I'm happy for them to make their contribution,” Mr Morrison told reporters in Geelong on Wednesday.

Calls for an anti-corruption commission have become a much-publicised election flashpoint, with so-called teal independent candidates campaigning on integrity concerns and Labor also calling for a tougher watchdog to be implemented.

We seem to want all these watch dogs. Are they going to run the country? Corruption is so wrong, we don't need the left watching over the right . We may need a watch dog over the legal system?

Only the corrupt would fight against having an anti corruption commission auspol AusVotes2022

Oooh I wonder if Slomo is trying to Hide Something Hey?🤔

He rejects everything anyone proposes. Vote ScottyRejectsEverything out on Saturday, and let’s get this country back on track. Been detailing for far too long.

He must be innocent

The question remains voters….. What is Scott Morrison so afraid of? What is Scott Morrison hiding ? Voters you have the opportunity to find out what Morrison is hiding? Put LNP last on how to vote.

He knows his entire cabinet would be in the dock within a month.

Suzanne50162612 morrisonmustgo And let's hope he is investigated along with Angus Taylor by a Federal ICAC before Christmas

It's not surprising smugmo would be against the 31 judges backing an ICAC, there's a fair chance he and his mates would form a chain gang if one was set up.

Just like he did with the fire and emergency commissioners.

coonavass The buffoon buffoons again. Sets his 'indignant' face, and claims that he has tried/will try to set up the 'right' kind of IC. This man's leadership is dedicated to dishonesty, he spends most of his time at it.

Aushiker Dude is terrified.

Why don't we...at every election time, have a ,'mini' referendum, where voters would decide on projects like this, and whoever wins the election would need to act on it?!

Macrojohnnorth He just would. The dompkorff.

ScottMorrisonMP smirkanderrors is allscamnoplan ticktockscotty firetheliar AlboforPM

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Of course he did... he's scared fucking shitless... he knows, his ministered now they are in trouble if this gets legs...as they should....morally, socially and governance bankruptcy FederalICACNow AlboForPM

And there lies his arrogance

BECAUSE. HE’S. HIDING. SOMETHING.

He would he didn't want people to know all the pork barreling

Never forget, it's only the guilty who are afraid to answer questions and will do everything they can to avoid being asked.

Of course he would. If he had something to hide

Is that the changed version of the PM already? Looks pretty much the same to me.

AlboForPM

Why do we need a judiciary at all when we have Jenny to decide things

So now he thinks he knows better than the sum of 31 judges! He's sounding very Trump like. :/

If 31 former judges are asking for this that proves just how corrupted our government is.

bruce_haigh Please keep the need for a federal icac alive until Saturday night

jaci_wiley Can you imagine if he does get back in

bren_maree And there it is again ... Morrison is right, 32 former judges are all wrong. Doesn't look to me like he's changed much. batshit_auspol auspolwatch TasLiberal LiberalVictoria

An effective Federal ICAC is a must, as is a govt which will put Aust first, make it a priority to improve well-being of all Aust citizens. First priority is secure/good housing & income, individual home ownership increase, a million public housing homes to rent, option to buy.

No surprises here

It's clear many from the LNP would be referred to criminal courts when a properly formed ICAC with teeth were to be implemented. There will be some from the ALP there as well, sitting in the dock next to the LNP & there will be a few senior public servant in the dock also.

LyndaFrench19 VoteAlbo for a Federal ICAC. Get rid of the LNPCorruptionParty

KathMorrow90 Naturally, the man who’s been sacked from his previous three jobs is opposed to accountability. Let’s sack him from this one on Saturday.

Will the anti-corruption watchdog look into previous administrations as well? We all hope so.

Evadregand From John Howard to Scott Morrison and LNP cabinet of corrupt incompetent MP's all have so many corruptions and sleaze deals to hide only reason why they made effectively government corruption legal and do not want Federal ICAC.

In case you're still in any doubt:

So no change there then AlboForPM

bruce_haigh Of course he has,it’s his way or no way

When the LNP keeps rejecting ICAC time after time, then we must come to the conclusion that there is something dodgy about the Morrison Government. Just saying.

Baffin

Probably because Jenny told him stories about what happens in prison

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What happened to your “rule of law” sermons Scotty?

bruce_haigh Change the government problem gone

bruce_haigh

bruce_haigh Obviousely a lot to hide where do you start 😡 Kick the prick out 🥾

bruce_haigh nothing to hide......sure!

When the highest judiciary in the land calls for an anti-corruption watchdog, the Prime Minister rejecting it makes him look like a real crook. And perception is everything in an election, isn’t it?

Of course because we know why , he runs away from any investigation

He would do that, wouldn't he.

😯😯... Morrison not keen for a Federal ICAC? oh that's right he is the leader of the Liberal govt... of course he will rebuff it..

bruce_haigh Who cares!

JimWils92190042 One of the gravest dangers of corruption is the loss of public confidence and trust in public institutions.

ScottytheFailure doesn't want to go to goal. He hates accountability.....

Mr Morrison has also previously said he has not witnessed “any corruption” on his side of politics during his time in power. “I haven’t seen that no,” he said during an election debate with Channel Nine. ScottyMustGo

He would do that wouldn't he.

The choice is simple on Saturday or before if voting early. You are either for or against entrenched corruption in the Federal Government. Vote for change, this nation needs change.

Of course he would: has never been held accountable except by 2 bosses who fired him and the only lesson he took from that was to delay consequences until sit is taken out of his hands. The most dangerous person to be put in charge of anything.

Stop it; don’t waste our time. The LNP will never support any mechanism that holds them to account. They just won’t. Let’s move on to something of interest.

Are we not done with this ego driven sociopath? Bring on Saturday

Im 'sure' his attitude towards the judges and legat system in our country won't affect any sentencing at his trial for corruption and embezzlement. 😉

Morrison is favour of accountability for the unemployed & the disabled but not for companies (Jobseeker payments) or his own government ministers (who went to court to prove they had no duty of care… and won)

When you are the target of a corruption investigation, of course you don't want one.

You would have to ask why.

What is he hiding?!

IpseDixitCicero That approach by Morrison speaks volumes. His lack of action on such a serious matter is extremely concerning.

IpseDixitCicero This is what we voted for

IpseDixitCicero Well to quote Mandy Rice Davies 'he would wouldn't he!?!' LNPliarsCrooksThieves LNPCorruptionParty auspol

IpseDixitCicero The arrogance with which he dismisses or ignores inconvenient opinions is growing by the day. I hope people see this and vote accordingly.

IpseDixitCicero Guess Morrison doesn't fancy jail.

RosTreloar of course he has

The corrupt always push back on anti corruption measures.

PM thinks he's above the law. Corruption is criminal activity towards the public. It needs to be scrutinised no matter who you are.

This is what you will get for 3 more years if you VOTE for him!!🤔👎🥴🤥🤥🤥👎😡

you have to think that a lot of present and former Liberal MPs are squirming at the thought of an ACAC with teeth.

Running scared Scotty?

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The ONLY way to get a federal ICAC is to get rid of morrison and his mob and vote AlboForPM

What did you expect? I. Know. More. Than. Them. arrogant MorrisonMustGo

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Gee I wonder why?

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political_alert The Bulldozer doesn't listen to anyone, except Jen maybe. Certainly not Fire Chiefs & Judges.

political_alert Vote this guy and his cronys out. Unprecedented call for watchdog

Of course he has….he leads a party crooks and villains 🦹‍♀️ 🦹‍♂️ 🦹

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A corrupt man always rejects a call for anti corruption and accountability

firetheliar

Of course he has.....

Of course he has.....

Of course he does he is running scared of a properly funded ICAC. That he cannot control.

Of course he would. It's not in the LNP interests.

It's like Morrison is scared or something.

Rebuffed it because he is afraid of it.

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