By The Guardian (World News) | Created at 2024-10-03 10:05:13 | Updated at 2024-10-05 01:26:16
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Officers from the National Anti-Corruption Commission have conducted a raid at Parliament House as part of an ongoing operation that does not involve any current or former member of parliament.
Late on Thursday, the Nacc confirmed in a statement to Guardian Australia that its officers had been at the parliament during the day.
“The Commission can confirm it carried out operational activity today at Parliament House,” the spokesperson said in a statement. “This was in relation to an ongoing investigation.”
“The Commission can confirm that the investigation does not relate to a current or former parliamentarian,” its statement said.
“As the matter is ongoing, we will not be making further comment, as to do so may compromise operational activities or unfairly impact reputations.”
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The Nacc has broad powers to investigate corruption, including the power to enter any place occupied by a commonwealth agency at any reasonable time of the day. It can inspect, seize or copy documents that it deems relevant to its investigation.
