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Investigators sound alarm on prime minister’s staffing powers
Critics say Albanese’s discretion over adviser staffing can sway votes and weaken scrutiny, while a review examines whether the power should be curtailed.
The first public comments from the parliamentary investigators come alongside claims that Albanese’s discretionary provision of staffing allocations could be investigated by the national corruption watchdog.