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Anti-corruption boss grilled over robodebt decision

Anti-corruption boss grilled over robodebt decision

The head of the national anti-corruption watchdog has defended himself before a federal parliamentary committee probing its performance.

Anti-corruption boss stays put after robodebt 'mistake'

Anti-corruption boss stays put after robodebt 'mistake'

Anti-corruption boss stays put after robodebt 'mistake'

Anti-corruption boss stays put after robodebt 'mistake'

Australia's national anti-corruption head has accepted "sole responsibility" for a mistake made in managing a conflict of interest, but won't step down.

Watchdog inundated by robodebt handling complaints

Watchdog inundated by robodebt handling complaints

Watchdog inundated by robodebt handling complaints

Watchdog inundated by robodebt handling complaints

Figures have revealed almost 90 per cent of all complaints received by the anti-corruption commission's watchdog centred on decisions about robodebt.

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Mock outrage and double standard claims in CFMEU tussle

Mock outrage and double standard claims in CFMEU tussle

A federal minister and his opposition counterpart have sparred over the disclosure of details on the government's decision to force a union into administration.

Inquiry into public servant's $300k payment after raid

Inquiry into public servant's $300k payment after raid

A government agency has launched an internal investigation after its Parliament House offices were raided by the federal corruption watchdog.

School zone dispute prompts top cop corruption referral

School zone dispute prompts top cop corruption referral

One of Victoria's top cops has been referred to the state's anti-corruption commission following an alleged road rage incident outside a school.

PM: I never called ex-Qantas boss for flight perks

PM: I never called ex-Qantas boss for flight perks

The prime minister has emphatically denied calling Qantas's former chief executive for flight upgrades, pouring cold water on an incendiary political dogfight.

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Corruption watchdog under scrutiny over robodebt call

Corruption watchdog under scrutiny over robodebt call

Corruption watchdog under scrutiny over robodebt call

Corruption watchdog under scrutiny over robodebt call

The national anti-corruption commissioner has been found to have engaged in officer misconduct by failing to recuse himself from a conflict of interest.

Premier promises to release secret corruption reports

Premier promises to release secret corruption reports

Premier promises to release secret corruption reports

Premier promises to release secret corruption reports

The votes are still being tallied but Queensland's newly-sworn in premier is already making big moves, vowing to release secret corruption reports.

Footballer mired in betting scandal seeks flight home

Footballer mired in betting scandal seeks flight home

Footballer mired in betting scandal seeks flight home

Footballer mired in betting scandal seeks flight home

An A-league player in court accused of betting corruption will seek to vary his bail conditions so he can board a flight to his home country of New Zealand.

Former council mayor traded influence for cocaine

Former council mayor traded influence for cocaine

Former council mayor traded influence for cocaine

Former council mayor traded influence for cocaine

An ex-Melbourne council mayor traded influence for cocaine after a secret probe into an alleged bribery scheme, Victoria's corruption watchdog has found.

Parliament House raided by anti-corruption commission

Parliament House raided by anti-corruption commission

Parliament House raided by anti-corruption commission

Parliament House raided by anti-corruption commission

The National Anti-Corruption Commission has confirmed a raid took place at Parliament House but did not relate to a current or former politician.

Fears spike about public sector workplace corruption

Fears spike about public sector workplace corruption

Fears spike about public sector workplace corruption

Fears spike about public sector workplace corruption

There's been a spike in the number of Victorian public sector workers who think corruption is a blight on their workplace.

Software that could close fire stations leaked to union

Software that could close fire stations leaked to union

Software that could close fire stations leaked to union

Software that could close fire stations leaked to union

The potential use of software by Melbourne Fire Brigade to close stations and "jeopardise" public safety was leaked to a union boss and government minister.

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Official appointed to fix CFMEU branch abruptly quits

The man appointed to clean up the Victorian branch of the embattled CFMEU has resigned suddenly, as police investigations into the organisation continue.

Embattled mayor welcomes government-appointed advisor

An advisor will be appointed to a Queensland council amid ongoing issues between colleagues and a mayor being investigated by a corruption watchdog.

Workers fearful over 'rotten culture' on building sites

Construction workers are reluctant to make complaints about bad behaviour on building sites, fearing reprisals and lacking confidence any action will be taken.

Longstanding CFMEU corruption case stalls in court

Ex-CFMEU NSW secretary Darren Greenfield and his son Michael will have more time to answer longstanding corruption allegations amid "intense media scrutiny".

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Betting agencies roped into A-League corruption scandal

Prosecutors are awaiting evidence from three international betting agencies over alleged yellow-card fixing by Macarthur FC's ex-captain and two players.

Construction union takeover to be cemented after deal

All construction divisions of the CFMEU will face a minimum three-year administration period and up to five with serious penalties for non-compliance.

Scaffold crumbles on construction union crackdown law

Hopes new laws would put the construction union into administration quickly following allegations of organised crime links have been dashed as talks stall.

CFMEU crackdown faces delay as negotiations drag

The coalition wants to strengthen Labor laws to take over the CFMEU but the push for an inquiry is being criticised with concerns witnesses won't come forward.

Building regulator staff charged with taking kickbacks

Victoria's corruption watchdog has charged two employees from the state building regulator over alleged financial gains linked to builder registrations.

Berejiklian stays defiant despite corrupt finding loss

A civil court has upheld findings ex-premier Gladys Berejiklian engaged in corruption through her clandestine relationship with a disgraced party colleague.

Union rages over 'leaked' ambulance staff scam claims

A union representing ambulance workers stood down over serious misconduct claims has blamed a leak on "desperate" leaders within the Victorian agency.

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