The Opposition has offered to work with the Premier to strengthen the Independent Commission Against Corruption’s (ICAC) operations and ensure its future investigations and reports are completed in a timely manner.
Leader of the Opposition Mark Speakman said ICAC plays a vital role in protecting NSW against corruption.
“Everyone acknowledges the need for a strong, robust and transparent anti-corruption body,” Mr Speakman said. “We want to support the important work of ICAC and ensure that it functions as well as it could be.”
Shadow Attorney General Alister Henskens said that the work of ICAC relies on the ongoing public confidence in the organisation.
“Delays in reporting, such as taking more than 1,000 days for the Operation Keppel report, undermine public confidence and risk diminishing the standing and role of ICAC,” said Mr Henskens.
“A non-partisan review of ICAC will help to improve its operations and ensure that public confidence in the organisation is maintained.”