Hockey warns of blurred lines between US government and business
Hockey says Congress members who trade shares and have government partnerships blur the line between proper government and personal gain.
Australia's former US ambassador Joe Hockey says corruption has grown in Washington during Trump's presidency. On ABC's 7.30, he said there's a 'grey line' between proper government and personal gain in America.
Congress members' share trading and business partnerships blur that line. Hockey said parts of US government work too close to private business.
Hockey said Democrats winning House elections could bring the scrutiny and accountability needed. Australia's government is mostly free of corruption by comparison, he said.
Why it mattersIt raises a key question. Is the world's leading democracy holding itself to high standards of government?
AustraliaNo direct effect yet, but Hockey's warnings may shift how Australian officials approach partnerships with Washington.
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