Queensland government defends decision to bar anti-corruption commission from criticising politicians

Attorney general Yvette D'Ath says the government backs all the recommendations of a crime and corruption commission review

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Queensland's attorney general has defended a decision to prevent the state's anti-corruption commission from criticising politicians and public servants.

Yvette D'Ath told media on Wednesday the government had decided to support all 16 recommendations of a landmark review by Catherine Holmes.

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