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Catholic Schools boss played key Liberal factional role

Catholic Schools boss played key Liberal factional role

The head of Catholic Schools NSW mocked a federal MP and called her "dumb" over a message of Easter hope she sent to constituents during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bikies tried to infiltrate construction, inquiry told

Bikies tried to infiltrate construction, inquiry told

Bikies tried to infiltrate construction, inquiry told

Bikies tried to infiltrate construction, inquiry told

A notorious bikie gang schemed to infiltrate the lucrative construction industry by setting up their own companies, an inquiry into a rogue union has been told.

'Filthy money' and Fiji trip aired in corruption probe

'Filthy money' and Fiji trip aired in corruption probe

'Filthy money' and Fiji trip aired in corruption probe

'Filthy money' and Fiji trip aired in corruption probe

A lobbyist's explanations for dodging parliamentary scrutiny and ordering a "shit sheet" on a politician have dominated a third week of corruption hearings.

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Ex-Catholic schools boss denies 'auditable paper trail'

Ex-Catholic schools boss denies 'auditable paper trail'

A $130,000 lobbying contract alleged to be a bogus bypass to electoral funding laws has been dissected at a corruption probe examining political donations.

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.

'Shakedown Angus' claim rejected in Libs donation probe

'Shakedown Angus' claim rejected in Libs donation probe

A far-right Liberal Party powerbroker has denied he sought $10,000 from Angus Taylor with the federal opposition leader also biting back.

Premier's brother 'relaxed' in Fiji to dodge inquiry

Premier's brother 'relaxed' in Fiji to dodge inquiry

The brother of a state premier was told to "relax, read a book, gym, beers" while laying low in Fiji to avoid being summoned to answer corruption allegations.

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Lobbyist for developer defends digging up dirt on MP

Lobbyist for developer defends digging up dirt on MP

Lobbyist for developer defends digging up dirt on MP

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.

Lobbyist grilled by ICAC over 'commission' payments

Lobbyist grilled by ICAC over 'commission' payments

Lobbyist grilled by ICAC over 'commission' payments

Lobbyist grilled by ICAC over 'commission' payments

An ex-Liberal Party member turned lobbyist has been questioned at an integrity probe over payments made to a colleague's wife for services she did not render.

Inquiry hears of factionalism, funds and a fugitive

Inquiry hears of factionalism, funds and a fugitive

Inquiry hears of factionalism, funds and a fugitive

Inquiry hears of factionalism, funds and a fugitive

Calls about illicit political donations, covert texts and sham invoices for tens of thousands of dollars have been aired at an inquiry, with more to come.

Fugitive developer offered $100K to Perrottet brother

Fugitive developer offered $100K to Perrottet brother

Fugitive developer offered $100K to Perrottet brother

Fugitive developer offered $100K to Perrottet brother

Controversial property developer Jean Nassif dangled a $100,000 political donation in front of a former premier's brother, phone taps have revealed.

Family of corrupt ex-MP tries to stall major tax appeal

Family of corrupt ex-MP tries to stall major tax appeal

Family of corrupt ex-MP tries to stall major tax appeal

Family of corrupt ex-MP tries to stall major tax appeal

Endless delays appear set to continue after 11 members of the Obeid family asked to delay the hearing of an appeal they launched more than a decade ago.

Dan Andrews, union boss claim vindication on IBAC probe

Dan Andrews, union boss claim vindication on IBAC probe

Dan Andrews, union boss claim vindication on IBAC probe

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.

'Screwed': ex-premier's brother fumes over factionalism

'Screwed': ex-premier's brother fumes over factionalism

'Screwed': ex-premier's brother fumes over factionalism

'Screwed': ex-premier's brother fumes over factionalism

The brother of a former state premier became obsessive about stacking Liberal Party branches but felt slighted for not being paid for his endeavours.

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'Tragic': Liberal MP questioned about son at ICAC

A Liberal MP has told an integrity probe that its proceedings have caused him to limit his contact with his son, who has refused to appear before a watchdog.

Liberal operative's evidence claim after 'rat' taunt

A former Liberal operative once branded a "rat" has claimed party members might have tried to align their messaging before facing a major inquiry.

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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Conservative Liberal lobbyist labels co-founder 'dodgy'

A member of a conservative Liberal faction has told a corruption probe he believes he got the idea to create a fake invoice from his "dodgy" co-founder.

Liberal faction gave 'bogus' invoices for donations

Factional infighting within the Liberal Party has been compared to epic war film Braveheart by a conservative Christian faction member at a corruption hearing.

Salacious dirt file found in Liberals corruption probe

A detrimental dossier containing allegations of an extramarital affair and designed to politically ruin a former Liberal minister has been aired at an inquiry.

'No payment was made': Liberal leader denies donation

Angus Taylor's name has been brought up in a NSW corruption inquiry over reported donations to a conservative Liberal Party faction.

Liberal leader's name drawn into corruption probe

A conservative Liberal Party faction sought to "shake down" now-party leader Angus Taylor for donations, a corruption inquiry has been told.

Minister resigns after CFMEU-linked corruption finding

ACT Education Minister Yvette Berry has stood down from her portfolio after a report found "serious corrupt conduct" had occurred in her office.

Labor urged to hasten work on whistleblower reforms

Dozens of whistleblowers, their advocates and regulators have gathered for a symposium assessing the state of public disclosure in Australia.

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