Scomo and the Winker off the Robodebt hook
The National Anti-Corruption Commission has today delivered its investigative report into Robodebt referrals and it has been found that both Scott Morrison and Stephanie Foster were not involved in corrupt behaviour.
The referrals concerned “certain events during the development, approval and implementation of the Robodebt Programme” and specifically six individuals referred to by the Robodebt Royal Commission.
The NACC’s initial finding was that there was no corrupt conduct on the part of either; This decision was widely criticized, in part because NACC Commissioner Brereton did not properly recuse herself despite being believed to be close to Stephanie Foster.
Although never publicly identified, Morrison and Foster are believed to be two of the six. today’s report It cleared four of them, but found former Department of Human Services (DHS) executive director of business integrity Mark Withnell and former deputy secretary of Social Services Serena Wilson engaged in corrupt conduct.
But the NACC report stated: “There was insufficient admissible evidence to establish beyond a reasonable doubt the alleged offenses against Mr Withnell or Ms Wilson.”
Therefore, it is not appropriate to appeal to the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions.
In other words, there is still no justice for Robodebt victims.
Robodebt six. Is the NACC protecting Scott Morrison?
Kim Wingerei is a businessman turned author and commentator. He is passionate about freedom of expression, human rights, democracy and the politics of change. Originally from Norway, Kim has lived in Australia for 30 years. Author of ‘Why Democracy is Broken – A Blueprint for Change’.
