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Developer claimed he was 'Godfather' of Liberal faction

Developer claimed he was 'Godfather' of Liberal faction

A property developer at the centre of an ongoing corruption probe, who is also wanted by police over fraud allegations, has faced the inquiry from overseas.

'A good local member': PM defends campaign grant funds

'A good local member': PM defends campaign grant funds

'A good local member': PM defends campaign grant funds

'A good local member': PM defends campaign grant funds

Labor has dismissed claims of conflicts of interest over a $560 million grant scheme to fulfil election promises as the crossbench pushes for more transparency.

'Putting choice back': algorithm axing in the spotlight

'Putting choice back': algorithm axing in the spotlight

'Putting choice back': algorithm axing in the spotlight

'Putting choice back': algorithm axing in the spotlight

Labor wants to put power back in the hands of social media users by forcing tech companies to introduce minimum standards under a digital duty of care.

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'Doesn't pass pub test': Labor seats awash with grants

'Doesn't pass pub test': Labor seats awash with grants

Labor is accused of pork barrelling after the lion's share of a half-billion-dollar election fund went to its own seats, including in the PM's backyard.

Public trust in politicians drops amid voter cynicism

Public trust in politicians drops amid voter cynicism

An increasing number of Australians believe politicians aren't serving them, as a report highlights changing attitudes toward government and democracy.

Fishy story: Liberal figure says sushi deals were lies

Fishy story: Liberal figure says sushi deals were lies

The brother of an ex-premier has denied taking money from a developer in exchange for political outcomes after the pair met at an upscale Japanese restaurant.

Fugitive developer faces corruption probe from Lebanon

Fugitive developer faces corruption probe from Lebanon

A dodgy developer at the centre of a Liberal Party-linked corruption inquiry and who fled the country is set to front a hearing remotely.

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Reform calls as big business dodges lobbying register

Reform calls as big business dodges lobbying register

Reform calls as big business dodges lobbying register

Reform calls as big business dodges lobbying register

Federal lobbying rules offer little to voters, an advocacy group says, with current rules excluding businesses which do their lobbying in-house.

Liberal 'set up' in apparent bid to dump building boss

Liberal 'set up' in apparent bid to dump building boss

Liberal 'set up' in apparent bid to dump building boss

Liberal 'set up' in apparent bid to dump building boss

A state Liberal MP and her former chief of staff believe they were set up to help oust a divisive building commissioner key to a corruption allegation.

Rife violence, drugs exposed in detention centre audit

Rife violence, drugs exposed in detention centre audit

Rife violence, drugs exposed in detention centre audit

Rife violence, drugs exposed in detention centre audit

The prolonged detention of children and risk of violence are among serious concerns raised in a recent audit of a notorious immigration detention centre.

Most-targeted prime minister in Question Time revealed

Most-targeted prime minister in Question Time revealed

Most-targeted prime minister in Question Time revealed

Most-targeted prime minister in Question Time revealed

As oppositions increasingly target prime ministers during Question Time, Australia's first and only female leader remains the most quizzed of all.

Frequent FOI breaches revealed in transparency fail

Frequent FOI breaches revealed in transparency fail

Frequent FOI breaches revealed in transparency fail

Frequent FOI breaches revealed in transparency fail

Integrity advocates want the Albanese government to pick its stalled freedom of information reform back up after a study highlighted disclosure concerns.

Years-long NACC delays frustrating complainants

Years-long NACC delays frustrating complainants

Years-long NACC delays frustrating complainants

Years-long NACC delays frustrating complainants

The National Anti-Corruption Commission Inspector says many complainants to the federal watchdog have been left flat by long waits to hear back on their cases.

'Happy to be out': whistleblower celebrates freedom

'Happy to be out': whistleblower celebrates freedom

'Happy to be out': whistleblower celebrates freedom

'Happy to be out': whistleblower celebrates freedom

A former army lawyer has walked out of jail on parole more than two years into his sentence for stealing secret defence documents.

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Upper house shake-up looms as old voting system binned

Victoria has become the last Australian jurisdiction to abolish a voting system that enabled candidates to be elected with a fraction of first preferences.

'Motherhood statements': fear gag order vow falls short

A state government is pledging to stop convicted rapists using suppression orders following the high-profile cases of Tom Silvagni and Ralph Carr.

Lobbyist for developer defends digging up dirt on MP

A corruption inquiry has been told details of a dirt file created about a former state minister which was intended to discredit the MP.

Electoral Commission backs off Tasmania name change

A backlash which included Aboriginal groups and former prime minister Tony Abbott means Tasmania will not get a first indigenous-named electorate.

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Pressure mounts on Labor to strengthen gambling reforms

Labor is holding firm on gambling laws despite growing calls across the parliament for inducements and all advertisements to be outlawed.

Dan Andrews statue a 'public urinal' risk, Liberal says

A statue of former Victorian premier Daniel Andrews would be at risk of being desecrated, a federal MP warns, as pressure builds to scrap the planned monument.

Dan Andrews, union boss claim vindication on IBAC probe

A major probe has cleared an ex-premier and other leading political and union figures of corrupt dealings but found evidence of serious and concerning conduct.

Top footy codes drowning in grog and gambling adverts

Alcohol advertising has a firm grip on Australia's two major football codes, with children exposed to the ads every time they watch a match.

Betting firms shift blame to parents, other platforms

Children being exposed to gambling advertisements and allegations of predatory inducements have been dismissed by major betting companies.

Dodgy donations, desperate denials in Liberals probe

The first week of an explosive inquiry investigating potential corrupt conduct in the Liberal Party has shown how factionalism thrives behind closed doors.

Corruption buster defends findings in fiery hearing

A threat to walk out and a spirited defence of his work have featured in evidence at an inquiry from the lawyer who triggered a royal commission into the CFMEU.

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