Australia’s new national anti-corruption commission will have powers to intercept data shared on encrypted messaging apps including Signal and WhatsApp, prompting a warning for senior politicians and spy chiefs not to engage in unscrupulous conduct.
The new body – expected to be operational by mid-2023 – will have the same powers as existing intelligence and law enforcement agencies. Political debate continues about its reach and threshold for public hearings, as draft legislation is considered by MPs.
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Tom McIlroy is the Financial Review’s Canberra bureau chief based in the press gallery at Parliament House. He was previously the AFR’s political correspondent. Connect with Tom on Twitter. Email Tom at thomas.mcilroy@afr.com
