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‘Let’s make some money together’: Inside the CFMEU’s bribery scandal
Sometimes a foot was tapped, other times it was a little kick – either way, the cash was passed under the table to the union boss.
- David Marin-Guzman and Nick McKenzie
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The US president’s angry reaction to a journalist suggests questions about the multimillion-dollar luxury aircraft are hitting close to home.
- Michael Koziol
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The NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption is holding a public inquiry into the alleged conduct of Anthony Manning, who headed up School Infrastructure NSW unit from 2017 until last year.
- Michael McGowan
Health Workers Union put into administration as secretary Diana Asmar stands down
A deal was struck to avoid a protracted court battle as the Fair Work Commission takes civil action against Asmar for a multimillion-dollar “ghost printing” arrangement.
- Kieran Rooney
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Eddie Obeid to keep his ‘socks and jocks’ along with $30 million
The NSW Crime Commission had been seeking ways to confiscate the $30 million the former NSW MP made from a corrupt coal licence deal.
- Kate McClymont
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Since taking office in January, the Trump administration has acted against a range of anti-corruption protections, opening the door for rampant malfeasance.
- Peter Hartcher
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- Building Bad
‘No place for this’: New CFMEU boss slams Metro Tunnel ‘ghost shift’ scandal
The new boss of Victoria’s embattled construction union has lashed out at those allegedly responsible for corrupting the Allan government’s giant project.
- Nick McKenzie and Sarah Danckert
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- Building Bad
Labor’s $15b Metro Tunnel rocked by CFMEU ‘ghost shift’ scandal
An investigation has been launched into one of the state’s signature transport projects after the sacking of two union delegates.
- Sarah Danckert and Nick McKenzie
Ousted CFMEU boss should face charges over $3m legal fee transfer
A damning anti-corruption report recommends former NSW secretary Darren Greenfield be pursued over an “astonishing” payment.
- Alexander Darling
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Australians bet more than $50b a year on sport. This promises to be a game-changer
Australian sport has been rocked by a series of match and spot-fixing scandals as technology has facilitated the rise of online gambling.
- Chris Barrett
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