Letter

In response to A supine integrity agency is worse than useless; it is dangerous

Geoffrey Watson SC and the NACC

Geoffrey Watson SC persuasively argues that 1) NACC is supine and 2) this resulted in six Robodebt people getting off scot-free. I agree with his first point, but disagree with his second point.

In my opinion, blame should be divided between Cmr Holmes failure to report them to the AFP and the AFP itself.

I believe the NACC is right when it says the investigation phase is over. Now it is time to enter the prosecution and trial & sentencing phases.

This phase is not the NACC’s job.

If someone - anyone - you, me, or Tom Cobley - reports these crimes to the AFP, then they are obliged by law to take meaningful action.

That is what should have happened.

That is what still can happen.

Does Geoffrey Watson SC agree?

— Peter LANDER from Guildford NSW 2161