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New bill seeks to give EACC more powers

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) may have prosecutorial powers to punish those involved in economic crimes, if a draft bill sails through Parliament.

The Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Amendment Bill 2015, seeks to grant the agency powers to prosecute economic crimes and unethical conduct in the public service.

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