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ARTICLE · 23 JANUARY 2020

Australian Commission for Law Enforcement Integrity (ACLEI) lacks independence

ACLEI needs to prove itself as a credible, professional and independent body, to investigate corruption and misconduct.

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Well before the creation of the 'Super Ministry' – the Department of Home Affairs – headed up by Peter Dutton, the government created a key anti-corruption body. The problem is that not many have heard of it until recently.

Despite being set up in 2006, the Australian Commission for Law Enforcement Integrity (ACLEI) remains one of the country's best kept secrets. In fact, most Australians wouldn't even know it exists, let alone what it's primary function is.

What is ACLEI?

According to the organisation's website, the ACLEI's primary role is to support the Integrity Commissioner in providing independent assurance to government about the integrity of prescribed law enforcement agencies and their staff members.

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