[ap-intact] INFO: Pacific Anti-Corruption Updates (29 Jan 2016) - Cook Islands, Palau, Nauru, Fiji, PNG

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[Facilitator’s note: Thank you to Annika Wythes, Luisa Senibulu, Samita Singh, and Mihaela Stojkoska of the joint UNDP-UNODC Pacific Regional Anti-Corruption Project for sharing these updates.]
Cook Islands:
MPs aim to combat corruption. Combating corruption is the focus at parliament this week with a special United Nations workshop being held to address the contentious issue. http://www.cookislandsnews.com/national/politics/item/56146-mps-aim-to-combat-corruption
Legislators in the Cook Islands have committed to enhancing their oversight of anti-corruption activities. https://www.facebook.com/Islands-Business-290491571130816/?fref=nf
Palau:
Parliamentarians have a key role to play in preventing and fighting corruption, often leading by example. United Nations-Pacific Region Anti-Corruption Project Adviser Annika Wythes made the comment in Koror, Palau this week. https://www.facebook.com/Islands-Business-290491571130816/?fref=nf
Nauru:
Australian doctor challenges anti-whistleblower law. An Australian doctor has challenged Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to prosecute him under anti-whistle blower legislation by speaking out about the health of children kept in detention on Nauru. http://www.radionz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/295070/australian-doctor-challenges-anti-whilstle-blower-law
Fiji:
Anti-corruption body looks into Education, Health ministries. Staff from Fiji's Education Ministry are under investigation by the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption. http://www.radionz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/294879/fiji's-anti-corruption-body-looks-into-education,-health-ministries
PNG:
Opposition accuse AG of contract interference. Papua New Guinea's opposition leader has warned the country's Attorney-General not to interfere with the awarding of a lucrative contract. http://www.radionz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/294967/png-opposition-accuse-ag-of-contract-interference

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