Politicians behaving badly: Why Australia needs a federal anti-corruption watchdog
Somyurek's activities are now being investigated by Victoria's anti-corruption watchdog, IBAC.
In New South Wales a similar body, ICAC, is looking at whether former premier Gladys Berejiklian breached public trust by having a secret relationship with another MP.
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Victorian MP Adem Somyurek Jason South
Former NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian. Getty
Somyurek and Berejiklian might not be happy about it, but in both cases the politicians have been made to explain.
In Canberra though, there is no such thing as a federal anti-corruption commission.
In a joint investigation by 60 Minutes, The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald, McKenzie explains why there's an urgent need for a federal watchdog, revealing ser9news ious but unchecked political dirty work and rorting.
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