Sealed robodebt royal commission chapter released

A sealed section of the robodebt royal commission report has been made public almost three years after the final report was handed down. The 56-page chapter names public officials royal commissioner Catherine Holmes referred to bodies including the National Anti-Corruption Commission, the Australian federal police and the Australian Public Service Commission for further investigation.

The Nacc yesterday released its final report into six individuals. It found two former public servants, Serena Wilson and Mark Withnell, had engaged in serious corrupt conduct but did not recommend referring them for charges because there was "not sufficient admissible evidence to establish either of those offences beyond reasonable doubt".

Four others referred to the Nacc, including former prime minister Scott Morrison and former agency head Kathryn Campbell, were cleared. The sealed chapter also reveals Withnell was referred to the AFP for potentially giving false evidence at royal commission hearings.

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