Investigation
Queensland councils
Roads to ruin: Serious questions about billions spent on recovery in Queensland
Major investigation reveals serious problems with a federal grants program to help communities recover from natural disasters.
- by Mark Solomons
Latest
Philippine embassy steps in over alleged exploitation of migrant workers
It comes after claims migrant workers were being exploited by a Brisbane business, including doing domestic work on weekends.
- by Felicity Caldwell and Mark Solomons
Investigation
Workplace disputes
Business owner under investigation over alleged exploitation of migrant workers
The Fair Work Ombudsman has launched an investigation into claims by the welders on skilled worker visas.
- by Mark Solomons
Police release firearm owner details in data breach
Queensland police have accidentally released details of hundreds of firearms owners in an embarrassing breach that was about security.
- by Mark Solomons
Council referred to corruption watchdog over defamation legal spending
Cassowary Coast Regional Council has been referred to the Crime and Corruption Commission over its spending on a private lawsuit brought by its chief executive
- by Mark Solomons
Exclusive
Waste
Ipswich council mine site probed over alleged illegal dumping
Queensland’s environment department and Ipswich City Council are investigating allegations of illegal dumping at a council-owned former mine site west of Brisbane that has been the focus of corruption charges involving senior council staff.
- by Mark Solomons
Exclusive
Corruption
Corruption watchdog feared Pisasale's 'tentacles' into Queensland police
Anti-corruption agency had to hand-pick detectives to work on the case against the former Ipswich mayor because of his police connections, the CCC boss says.
- by Mark Solomons
Exclusive
Queensland councils
Queensland minister reveals conflict over brother's role
ALP MP Stirling Hinchliffe has admitted to a conflict of interest but is facing questions over his refusal to act over a controversy involving a far north Queensland council and the insurance company his brother runs.
- by Mark Solomons
Opinion
Corruption
Protected species: Why it took a dog to sniff out Paul Pisasale
Corrupt former Ipswich mayor Paul Pisasale's convictions raise awkward questions for the loyal army of supporters he had in politics, local government and the media.
- by Mark Solomons
Exclusive
Waste
Queensland government allows waste levy exemptions worth $400 million
The waste industry and LNP opposition are calling for more transparency in the waste levy regime as it emerges the value of exemptions outweighs the amount collected.
- by Mark Solomons
Ipswich City Council protecting former councillors 'to avoid being sued'
Ipswich City Council has published a trove of financial information but withheld the identities of the councillors responsible. A legal expert says it shows fear of litigation has trumped the public interest.
- by Mark Solomons
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