Australia's proposed anti-corruption commission creates 'retrograde' system, says lobby group

Transparency International says a fundamental failing of the draft legislation is its differing treatment of politicians and law enforcement

The federal government's draft anti-corruption commission legislation lacks any credibility, and would create a weak, ineffective body that would actually degrade part of Australia's existing integrity framework, Transparency International has warned.

The government is currently consulting with key stakeholders on draft legislation for its proposed Commonwealth Integrity Commission, after years of delay and missed deadlines.