Kristy leads the charge for ‘integrity and honesty’

QUEANBEYAN’s federal member of parliament Kristy McBain says that in the lead up to the last election, people across her electorate, Eden-Monaro, and across the country were “loud and clear about their desire to see integrity and honesty restored in Canberra”.

“Since Labor formed government, we have been working tirelessly to ensure integrity and accountabil ity is brought back to the centre of our democracy,” she says.

“The Albanese government delivered in its commitment to legislate a powerful National Anti-Corruption Commission before the end of 2022. By the middle of this year, that body will be in action – a powerful, independent and transparent commission with the powers of a royal commission to investigate serious or systematic corruption across the federal public sector.

“For too long we have seen bodies like the Administrative Appeals Tribunal, there as a check on government decisions, be subject to partisan appointments and the potential for politicisation. Our government has made a tough decision to scrap the body to provide and will move to establish a new tribunal with merit-based appointments to ensure, not only a transparent approach but to help restore this important function for review of decisions.

“This is part of our commitment to never waste a day in government – there is simply too much to do. I look forward to continuing to stand up for our community and deliver for the people of Eden-Monaro.”

Get in touch with Kristy McBain on 6284 2442 or email kristy.mcbain.mp@aph.gov.au The