More than 30 retired judges call for ‘urgently needed’ federal Icac
by Christopher Knaus from World news | The Guardian on (#5ZBET)
Eminent jurists say ahead of election that watchdog crucial to halt serious erosion' of democratic principles and restore trust in politics
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Thirty-one retired judges have issued a pre-election plea to Australia's political leaders to urgently establish a strong anti-corruption commission, warning it is critical in reversing the serious erosion of our shared democratic principles".
In a letter sent to Scott Morrison, Anthony Albanese and the leaders of the Greens, One Nation and the United Australia Party on Wednesday, the judges say the case for an effective national integrity commission remains impregnable".
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