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Re:Australia's great example of government using technology ... by pessimizer on Saturday July 08, 2023 @01:51PM (#36646839)
The real problem is that there will never be any consequences for the Minister, Secretary, and Deputy Secretary.

For them, it was an excellent program that burnished their resumes and gave their brands a bit of "tough on the freeloaders" style. It was an excellent decision for them to have made, and if other officials now or in the future are confronted by a similar choice, in terms of their own personal benefit it would be an excellent decision for them to make again.

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Re:Australia's great example of government using technology ... by amathyst on Saturday July 08, 2023 @08:41PM (#36650234)
You’re probably right but, man, I hope you’re wrong. We’ll see if anything comes of the sealed section of the report that’s been referred to the AFP (FBI equivalent).
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Re:Australia's great example of government using technology ... by perilunar on Sunday July 09, 2023 @01:20AM (#36651774)
Yeah, there better be jail time for the top offenders. We've just seen Berejiklian get off despite "serious corrupt conduct" in NSW.

What's the point of having anti-corruption watchdogs if they have no teeth?

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