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Watchdog grills ex-council staffer in corruption probe

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

Obeid to stay behind bars for lying to corruption probe

Obeid to stay behind bars for lying to corruption probe

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

Corruption reports might be brought to light by reforms

Corruption reports might be brought to light by reforms

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.

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Mayor referred to corruption watchdog over army service

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

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

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

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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Professor fights sacking, claims bribery and corruption

Professor fights sacking, claims bribery and corruption

Professor fights sacking, claims bribery and corruption

Professor fights sacking, claims bribery and corruption

A court has been asked to find if a University of Sydney professor was fired for exposing corruption or because of his own alleged serious misconduct.

No corrupt finding for ex-minister over family property

No corrupt finding for ex-minister over family property

No corrupt finding for ex-minister over family property

No corrupt finding for ex-minister over family property

Newcastle state MP Tim Crakanthorp will not be subject to a further corruption investigation after being forced to resign from his various ministries.

Obeid's son looking to avoid more jail over ICAC lies

Obeid's son looking to avoid more jail over ICAC lies

Obeid's son looking to avoid more jail over ICAC lies

Obeid's son looking to avoid more jail over ICAC lies

Moses Obeid could leave jail soon over a coal-licence conspiracy as his barrister makes a bid to spare him further time over 12-year-old comments.

Ex-ministers face year-long wait for corruption trial

Ex-ministers face year-long wait for corruption trial

Ex-ministers face year-long wait for corruption trial

Ex-ministers face year-long wait for corruption trial

Corruption allegations against ex-NSW minister Eddie Obeid and former Labor colleagues will wait more than a year before being tested in court.

Corruption watchdog officer slept with source: report

Corruption watchdog officer slept with source: report

Corruption watchdog officer slept with source: report

Corruption watchdog officer slept with source: report

An officer of WA's corruption watchdog used her position to have an intimate relationship with an informant, the inspector overseeing the body has found.

Senior planning official cleared of corruption claims

Senior planning official cleared of corruption claims

Senior planning official cleared of corruption claims

Senior planning official cleared of corruption claims

A NSW Liberal MP is being urged to apologise to a planning official cleared by the corruption watchdog after claims she tried to cash in on a housing overhaul.

High Court rules against anti-corruption watchdog

High Court rules against anti-corruption watchdog

High Court rules against anti-corruption watchdog

High Court rules against anti-corruption watchdog

The High Court has upheld an appeal against Victoria's IBAC over not allowing those named adversely in reports reasonable opportunity to respond.

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Nine backs reports of corruption by consulting firm, MP

Nine has hit back against a defamation lawsuit by Synergy 360, saying reports of corruption between the consulting firm and former MP Stuart Robert were true.

Nine sued over 'highly damaging' reports on Liberal MP

Reports that ex-federal MP Stuart Robert gave secret advice about government contracts to consulting firm Synergy 360 will be defended by Nine in court.

Berejiklian's differential access was 'just politics'

There is nothing wrong with preferring advice from people you like, lawyers for Gladys Berejiklian have said in a bid to quash corruption findings against her.

Integrity chief named as Victoria's next ombudsman

Independent Broad-Based Anti-Corruption Commission chief executive Marlo Baragwanath will be Victoria's next ombudsman, taking over from Deborah Glass.

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'No doubt': ICAC backs Berejiklian corruption findings

ICAC says it acted properly in finding ex-NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian engaged in corruption because of her secret relationship with Liberal MP Daryl Maguire.

Ex-NSW ministers to face trial for alleged corruption

Former NSW Labor ministers Eddie Obeid, Joe Tripodi and Tony Kelly will face a criminal trial over the alleged mishandling of a major water infrastructure bid.

Corruption watchdog urged to better protect witnesses

The NSW corruption watchdog says it will better manage cultural sensitivities following the suicide of at least two witnesses from the Chinese community.

Man guilty of foreign influence asks to be spared jail

A Victorian jury found Di Sanh Duong guilty of planning to engage in foreign influence by handing a $37,000 cheque over to a minister for a hospital donation.

Planning boss denies corrupt 'property syndicate' claim

A senior planning official denies allegations she tried to cash in on a major housing overhaul as the matter is referred to the NSW corruption watchdog.

Berejiklian ICAC probe drives integrity changes for MPs

The NSW ministerial code of conduct will be amended with MPs making more frequent disclosures about potential conflicts of interest under the proposed changes.

Qld premier commits to expanding CCC's reporting powers

The Queensland government will expand the reporting powers of the Crime and Corruption Commission after a commitment from Premier Steven Miles.

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