Crime and Corruption Commission warns senior politicians over dealings with lobbyists, political donors and consultants

The corruption watchdog has warned senior politicians and bureaucrats over their dealings with lobbyists, political donors and consultants.

The state’s corruption watchdog has warned senior politicians and bureaucrats of the “temptations” that can confront them when dealing with lobbyists, political donors and consultants.

In a second extraordinary warning in as many months, the Crime and Corruption Commission chair Alan MacSporran has urged ministers, assistant ministers and director-generals to be advocates for integrity and anti-corruption.

Crime and Corruption Commission chairman Alan MacSporran has warned senior politicians and bureaucrats over their dealings with lobbyists, political donors and consultants. Picture: Liam Kidston

Mr MacSporran has written a letter to senior decision makers to mark International Anti-Corruption Day, warning there may be an expectation among individuals or private sector corporations that they’re entitled to special treatment.

And he repeated that the watchdog was actively monitoring public–private sector interaction.

“This year in particular the impact of COVID-19, with its resultant pressure to stimulate economic recovery, coincides with considerable machinery of government (MOG) changes,” he wrote.

“I seek your assistance to support the CCC’s efforts to ensure that the culture of our state’s public sector closely aligns with community expectations of it.”