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Scaffold crumbles on construction union crackdown law

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

CFMEU crackdown faces delay as negotiations drag

CFMEU crackdown faces delay as negotiations drag

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

Building regulator staff charged with taking kickbacks

Building regulator staff charged with taking kickbacks

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.

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Berejiklian stays defiant despite corrupt finding loss

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

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.

Sydney council to take legal action over shutdown

Sydney council to take legal action over shutdown

One of Sydney's biggest councils will fight NSW government plans to appoint an administrator amid claims of maladministration.

Former cop 'foolishly' leaked confidential information

Former cop 'foolishly' leaked confidential information

A woman has been given a suspended jail sentence for disclosing confidential information and misuse of a restricted computer while a Queensland police officer.

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Administrators on stand by for 'dysfunctional' council

Administrators on stand by for 'dysfunctional' council

Administrators on stand by for 'dysfunctional' council

Administrators on stand by for 'dysfunctional' council

Findings of 'widespread dysfunction' at a local council is prompting the NSW government to consider appointing an administrator.

'Devastating' allegations force NSW hand against CFMEU

'Devastating' allegations force NSW hand against CFMEU

'Devastating' allegations force NSW hand against CFMEU

'Devastating' allegations force NSW hand against CFMEU

The NSW government is moving to force an independent administrator on the CFMEU's state construction arm, mirroring a push from its federal Labor counterpart.

Land council boss referred to corruption watchdog

Land council boss referred to corruption watchdog

Land council boss referred to corruption watchdog

Land council boss referred to corruption watchdog

The chief executive of a Northern Territory land council has been referred to an anti-corruption watchdog for allegedly misusing mining royalties.

Local government reforms aim to right council dramas

Local government reforms aim to right council dramas

Local government reforms aim to right council dramas

Local government reforms aim to right council dramas

In a few months, Victorians could be looking at a host of new local representatives and many will be hoping for a less tumultuous time for councils.

A-League player to fight betting fix allegation

A-League player to fight betting fix allegation

A-League player to fight betting fix allegation

A-League player to fight betting fix allegation

A third A-League player accused of corrupting bet outcomes with deliberate infractions during games has faced court, indicating he will fight the allegation.

Coroner to examine killer cop Roger Rogerson's death

Coroner to examine killer cop Roger Rogerson's death

Coroner to examine killer cop Roger Rogerson's death

Coroner to examine killer cop Roger Rogerson's death

An inquest into the death of Australia's most notorious cop, who died in January while serving a life sentence for murder, will be held later in the year.

'Disgraceful': train cleaner contract had 'secret link'

'Disgraceful': train cleaner contract had 'secret link'

'Disgraceful': train cleaner contract had 'secret link'

'Disgraceful': train cleaner contract had 'secret link'

The former boss of Victoria's V/Line network has faced a committal hearing as a barrister raises further questions about a Metro cleaning contract.

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A-League captain axed over bet-fixing scandal

Ulises Davila will no longer play for Macarthur FC after facing court accused of coaxing players into earning yellow cards in A-League matches.

Sydney council told to repay ‘pork-barrelling millions’

A Sydney council says it will speak with lawyers after being told to repay $36 million from a grants fund that favoured coalition electorates.

Mayor urged to stand aside after no confidence vote

A north Queensland mayor has been told to step down by the premier after council colleagues voted for his removal amid a corruption watchdog investigation.

Under fire mayor complains of 'witch hunt' amid probe

A north Queensland mayor who has been told to stand down amid a corruption watchdog probe says he is the victim of a "witch hunt".

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Watchdog grills ex-council staffer in corruption probe

The NSW corruption watchdog is examining allegations a former Canterbury-Bankstown council employee profited from the awarding of construction contracts.

Obeid to stay behind bars for lying to corruption probe

Moses Obeid will have to wait at least another six months until he can potentially walk free from jail after admitting he lied to a corruption investigation.

Corruption reports might be brought to light by reforms

Every recommendation of a corruption watchdog review will be adopted by the Queensland government, including the release of reports retrospectively.

Mayor referred to corruption watchdog over army service

A watchdog has referred a north Queensland mayor to the Crime and Corruption Commission over his military service history claims following an investigation.

ICAC critical of 'intolerable' political ambiguity

Taxpayer-funded travel by MPs and their staff during election campaigns should be subject to tighter guidelines, NT's ICAC chief has recommended.

Corruption watchdog to publicly probe council contracts

The Independent Commission Against Corruption is investigating the awarding of contracts at a Sydney council over a period of more than 18 months.

Defamation case dropped over MP corruption reports

A consulting firm and its chief have dropped a defamation case against Nine over reports they engaged in corrupt practices with former federal MP Stuart Robert.

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