The Coalition minister and the corruption watchdog

<p>In deciding not to probe robodebt, the National Anti-Corruption Commission seemingly failed its first big test.</p><p>But the NACC has been given a second chance to reconsider an investigation into the unlawful scheme and six people referred for possible corruption by a royal commission.</p><p>Former solicitor-general Justin Gleeson was approached to review the decision, but the offer was withdrawn over concerns it might offend a former Coalition minister who is among the people referred.</p><p>Today, senior reporter for <em>The Saturday Paper</em> Rick Morton on the dumping of the proposed robodebt investigation and what it means for the future of the NACC.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Socials: </strong>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a></p><p><strong>Guest:</strong> Senior reporter for <em>The Saturday Paper</em>, Rick Morton.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>