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Anne Ruston, Minister for Social Services

“Our particular [national integrity commission] bill suggests that the powers of the commission are well in excess of a royal commission.”

RMIT ABC Fact Check rated this: Overblown

RMIT ABC Fact Check says: Senator Ruston's claim is overblown. While the new body would have some powers comparable to those of a royal commission, it cannot be said that its overall powers would be "well in excess". The Royal Commissions Act is…