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National Anti-Corruption Commission (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) 2022
✦ Plain-English Summary
# National Anti-Corruption Commission (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2022
## What it does
This bill is the housekeeping paperwork for Australia's new anti-corruption watchdog. It shuts down the old corruption investigator (the Law Enforcement Integrity Commissioner) and updates dozens of existing laws so they work properly with the new National Anti-Corruption Commission. Think of it as rewiring the entire house when you install a new electrical system.
## Why it matters
The new anti-corruption commission needs these changes to actually function—without them, it would conflict with existing laws and couldn't do its job investigating federal politicians and public servants. This bill removes those legal roadblocks so the watchdog can operate smoothly from day one.
## Key details
- **What gets replaced**: The old Law Enforcement Integrity Commissioner Act is repealed entirely, transferring its responsibilities to the new commission.
- **Scope of updates**: Over 20 existing laws get tweaked, including laws covering taxation, telecommunications, the Australian Federal Police, and witness protection—basically anything that might interact with corruption investigations.
- **Transition rules**: Investigations that were already underway with the old commissioner get transferred over, and staff members can move to the new organisation without losing their jobs or conditions.
Official Description
Introduced with the National Anti-Corruption Commission Bill 2022, the bill amends: 25 Acts to make consequential amendments, including to confer powers on the National Anti-Corruption Commissioner that are currently conferred on the Australian Commission for Law Enforcement Integrity's Integrity Commissioner; and the Telecommunications Act 1997 to confer industry assistance powers on the National Anti-Corruption Commissioner. Also repeals the Law Enforcement Integrity Commissioner Act 2006 and includes transitional provisions.
Committee Referrals
Joint Select Committee on National Anti-Corruption Commission Legislation; Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights; Senate Standing Committee for the Scrutiny of Bills
Audit History
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