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Sydney lawyer Stewart Levitt has warned that Australian laws must change along with the appointment of the new special prosecutor to deal with bank crimes and misconduct.
Following news of Treasurer Scott Morrisons plans to appoint an ASIC commissioner to the new role, Mr Levitt has highlighted the need for legislative reform.
He warns that the role of a special prosecutor will be undermined unless laws are strengthened and definitions clarified.
It is essential that the special prosecutor acts independently and autonomously, and further that the law is beefed up so that there is a clear legislative definition of ‘bank crimes’ and ‘bank misconduct’,” Mr Levitt said.
From December 200…
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