Bill Shorten says he will not interfere with the federal corruption commission, which is set to go live in coming days. 

Liberal MP Stuart Robert is facing allegations of corruption, prompting calls for an investigation by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC). 

The allegations suggest that consultant firm Synergy 360 attempted to funnel funds to Robert in exchange for securing government contracts. 

Both Robert and Synergy 360 vehemently deny these claims.

The allegations stem from evidence provided by Anthony Daly, co-founder of Synergy 360, who claimed that the arrangement involving United Marketing was designed to facilitate funds to Robert in order to secure government contracts.

The parliamentary audit committee has ordered John Margerison, who is linked to the allegations, to provide answers and appear at a hearing on July 28. 

The committee has published Daly's signed statement for transparency purposes and has written to all individuals mentioned in the statement, expecting their responses by July 24. 

The committee also warned against interfering with or harassing witnesses.

No findings or conclusions have been reached by the committee, which held privates hearings with Daly and a public hearing with Infosys, one of Synergy 360's former clients. 

Infosys confirmed the end of their relationship with Synergy 360 and disclosed 11 meetings with Robert during his time as minister.

Government Services Minister Bill Shorten has urged the independent NACC to decide for itself whether an investigation is warranted, emphasising the government's respect for the commission's independence.

There is debate about whether the allegations fall under mandatory reporting obligations, which require agency heads to refer corruption issues to the NACC. 

Shorten stressed the importance of allowing the commission to work without political pressure. 

While the legislation requires mandatory reporting, there is a distinction regarding historical conduct. 

Agency heads are not obliged to report issues that were already known prior to July 1, 2023, but they can still do so voluntarily.