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PNG’s Australian integrity chief faces his own corruption investigation
The Australian lawyer trusted with running Papua New Guinea’s new anti-corruption body faces allegations he tried to inappropriately gather more power into his position.
- by Nick McKenzie
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Union official claims ‘Asmar gang’ created slush fund to influence Labor appointments
The damning claims about union secretary Diana Asmar and her close associates have been made by a senior union official.
- by Nick McKenzie
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Climate policy
‘Entirely inappropriate’: Top scientist slams watchdog interference in carbon review
Professor Ian Chubb led the review of Australia’s lucrative carbon credits market and he’s far from happy with the conduct of a government agency at the middle of it.
- by Charlotte Grieve and Michael Bachelard
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How much money the Exclusive Brethren’s ‘ecosystem’ really makes
Recently released financial records show how cash circulates around the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church and its Australian “royal family”.
- by Michael Bachelard and Lucy Macken
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Paris Agreement
‘Extreme risk’: Carbon watchdog mismanaged conflicts, ‘intimidated’ scientists
Hundreds of pages of previously confidential material reveal the regulator responsible for managing billions of dollars in taxpayer funds, as well as millions of carbon offsets, has serious governance issues.
- by Charlotte Grieve and Simone Fox Koob
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Defence
The blasts, the battle and at last an apology. Now it’s time for action
Soldiers injured by explosion shockwaves in combat or training have at last won acknowledgement from Defence. They want more action.
- by Nick McKenzie and Serge Negus
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ADF
Ben Roberts-Smith welcomed at Defence party days before Marles strips officers’ medals
The war criminal attended a gala to mark a Special Air Service Regiment anniversary days before the government stripped officers of honours earned in Afghanistan.
- by Nick McKenzie and Matthew Knott
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Metro Tunnel
Millions blown as state fumbles Metro Tunnel’s interference with hospital equipment
Train tests on Metro Tunnel show interference with equipment in the hospital precinct, and despite the issue being identified a decade ago, it is now costing Victorians tens of millions of dollars annually.
- by Clay Lucas
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Metro Tunnel
Delays, ditched designs and hospital damage: Leaked report reveals Metro Tunnel woes
Unfinished stations and budget issues are plaguing the $14 billion mega-rail project as it battles fresh delays and potential compensation claims.
- by Clay Lucas
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Property development
Trouble in paradise: How an ambitious property developer came a cropper
An investigation by this masthead raises new questions about developer Paul Chiodo and the Keystone-managed Shield Master Fund. The Melbourne businessman says he’s been unfairly targeted.
- by Sarah Danckert
Legal twist in CFMEU scandal leads to bid for power to sack officials, confiscate property
The Fair Work Commission has moved to install a leading silk with sweeping powers to take over the CFMEU’s construction branches in four states.
- by Nick McKenzie, David Marin-Guzman and Ben Schneiders
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