National Anti-Corruption Commission; US Supreme Court religious freedom decision; Letters to the Editor
Published: Sun, 07/02/23
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Monday, July 3, 2023
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Would Labor have acted to establish an Anti-Corruption Commission had
it not been for pressure from the Teals? I doubt it. Great headline in our first lead article - "Christmas in July". Which reminds me. Time to go plan a Xmas in July event...
Mark Dreyfus says it's time to restore integrity and accountability in Australian institutions, with…
"From July 1, anyone in Australia can refer matters to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC). Including serious or systemic corruption alleged to have
occurred before July 1 across the commonwealth public sector." There will be those among Dreyfus' colleagues who are thinking, "Be careful what you wish for."
The lawsuit was originally filed by an ex-United States Postal Service employee who did not want to…
So the US Supreme Court has ruled that employers must make "reasonable accommodations" for employees wishing to observe their religious codes of conduct. Not unreasonable. But of course in polarised America, watch for the religious extremists seeking to exploit this ruling for their own
benefit. Solution? Don't hire religionists (just don't make it obvious).
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