Anti-corruption
Corruption commission to review robo-debt decision after boss’ misconduct finding
Integrity experts have called for the resignation of Australia’s first federal anti-corruption commissioner after a damning review into the decision not to pursue federal officials over robo-debt.
- by David Crowe
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We surveyed your local election candidates. See what they really think
Use our interactive to find out which key issues candidates across 31 councils in Greater Melbourne say they will back if elected.
- by Cara Waters, Rachael Dexter and Nathanael Scott
Corruption, crooks and kickback offers: What we know about the CFMEU scandal so far
The fallout from our investigation into the powerful construction union began on Friday, when long-time union boss John Setka resigned, before the first story had even been published.
- by David Estcourt
Fight over festival grant awarded to ‘charity’ with links to councillor
Kingston council has denied wrongdoing over a decision to award $75,000 to a religious group that has a sitting councillor on its executive committee.
- by Rachael Dexter
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Investigations
AFP commander raided, suspended in contracts-for-mates probe
The Australian Federal Police is embroiled in a conflict-of-interest controversy, amid revelations that a high-ranking official is under investigation for improperly awarding a contract.
- by Nick McKenzie
Ex-Bank of Beijing boss being investigated for alleged corruption
Yan Bingzhu, former top executive in the state-owned bank , is suspected of “seriously violating discipline and the law”.
New federal corruption watchdog focuses on complaints to chase in 2024
Almost 90 per cent of reports to the National Anti-Corruption Commission are dismissed as irrelevant – but have recent whistleblower prosecutions deterred those who know about serious wrongdoing?
- by Olivia Ireland
Ministerial diaries to be made public in integrity overhaul
Following calls from the corruption watchdog, Victorian ministers and parliamentary secretaries must now declare conflicts and disclose gifts and benefits.
- by Rachel Eddie
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Power player
Government quietly changes secretary payout requirements ahead of Pezzullo findings
A new ruling signed off by the Remuneration Tribunal on Friday appears to revoke the lucrative compensation obligations owed to department secretaries if they are found to breach their code of conduct duties.
- by Lisa Visentin
Outgoing Ombudsman warns her office is hamstrung by cabinet secrecy
After a decade in the role Deborah Glass has taken a parting shot at the state government for leaving her office hamstrung.
- by Kieran Rooney
IBAC Operation Sandon report news LIVE: Corruption watchdog tables report into allegations of corruption at City of Casey
IBAC’s report into allegations of corruption surrounding planning decisions at the City of Casey will be tabled in parliament today. Follow our live blog for updates.
- by Broede Carmody
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