Anti-corruption
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$1000 fine for hiding $45 million in bribes: ‘Embarrassing’ end to landmark corruption case
It is one of the most high-profile bribery cases in corporate history, and now the years-long saga has concluded with a guilty plea and a paltry fine.
- Nick McKenzie
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‘Wild conspiracies’: Anti-corruption boss under fire over potential conflicts of interest
The head of the national anti-corruption body said he believed he was being targeted by people seeking to stymie investigations into alleged war crimes in Afghanistan.
- Matthew Knott
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- Jacinta Allan
Premier’s private staff ‘totally unaccountable’, former ombudsman warns
Deborah Glass says Victoria’s parliamentary integrity reforms failed to address the most critical problem identified by her and IBAC’s investigations.
- Chip Le Grand
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- Victoria
Victoria’s integrity agencies push for reform amid collapse in public confidence
Victoria is Australia’s least trusted state when it comes to fighting corruption, data to be presented at a national integrity conference shows.
- Chip Le Grand
IBAC a ‘haven for politicians’, warns former commissioner Redlich
Robert Redlich, KC, will give evidence to the Victorian parliament on Monday as a committee considers whether IBAC’s existing framework is adequate.
- Rachel Eddie
Senator ‘bitterly disappointed’ as anti-corruption watchdog clears Higgins compensation payout
The $2.4 million settlement between the Commonwealth and Brittany Higgins was investigated after a complaint by Senator Linda Reynolds, who now alleges the former attorney-general exceeded his powers.
- Mike Foley
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.
- David Crowe
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Rachael Dexter