Josh Frydenberg opposes independents’ call for public hearings and tip-offs in proposed federal Icac

Treasurer says public hearings would see politicians guilty until proved innocent', but integrity experts say objections ring hollow'

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The treasurer, Josh Frydenberg, has defended the lack of public hearings in the government's proposed federal integrity commission, saying he opposes a model that would see politicians guilty until proved innocent".

Frydenberg, who is under pressure in his Melbourne seat of Kooyong on the issue of integrity and climate change, said that while he agreed with the need for a federal anti-corruption commission, he disagreed with the independents on two elements - public referrals and public hearings.