Scandal-hit Australia to get corruption watchdog
Although Australia is seen as one of the world's cleanest political systems, a string of controversies, including expenses abuse, political interference by China and influence peddling by the gambling industry have corroded public trust.
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Australia's Parliament (pictured) has passed a law to establish a national integrity watchdog with broad powers to investigate politicians. (AFP)
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Rising corruption and plummeting trust spurred Australia to pass a law Wednesday that will establish a national integrity watchdog with broad powers to investigate politicians.
Although Australia is seen as one