CFMEU crackdown laws lodged as calls mount to go harder
CFMEU officials who attempt to disrupt the work of external administrators have been threatened with heavy penalties, but not everybody is happy with the laws.
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Laws to demolish resistance by CFMEU bosses to takeover
The scaffolding will be pulled from under the CFMEU as the union's construction division fights administration with legislation about to be introduced.
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.
Victim slams sentence for ex-senator’s cop son
A man wrongfully imprisoned due to a false statement by the son of ex-NSW premier Kristina Keneally has criticised a decision to spare the police officer jail.
‘Culture of fear’, politicisation infects public sector
A creeping culture of politicisation, marginalisation, secrecy and fear has been uncovered within the Victorian public service, a report has found.
Former premier’s cop son anxious about his treatment
Ex-premier Kristina Keneally's police officer son says statements that led to a man's arrest were an error rather than an attempt to mislead the justice system.
Shakespearean defence launched against corruption probe
A former councillor and property developer being examined by a corruption probe have launched a colourful defence, insisting nothing inappropriate happened.
Labor coy on role of anti-corruption body in PwC saga
The federal government is under pressure to refer consultancy firm PwC to the new National Anti-Corruption Commission, which begins operations on July 1.
Probe finds misconduct but no government heads to roll
The Victorian premier's staff exerted pressure on health bureaucrats to award a lucrative contract to a union but the conduct fell short of corruption.
Action after alleged gas cartel attempt
A mining equipment and technology services company allegedly tried to establish a cartel with four other suppliers in breach of competition laws, the ACCC says.
Guy referred to IBAC as Vic election looms
Victorian Opposition Leader Matthew Guy has proclaimed his innocence after being referred to the anti-corruption watchdog over an alleged political donor deal.
Qld watchdog’s laptop probe questioned
Queensland's corruption watchdog may have unlawfully signed off an investigation report, a parliamentary inquiry has been told.
Queensland to reform lobbyist watchdog
The Queensland premier has tabled bills in parliament to give the auditor-general and the political lobbyist watchdog more independence.
Qld premier tightens her lobbying rules
The Queensland premier has announced a suite of changes to her political lobbying code of conduct ahead of a report being released on the practice.
False claims pork barrelling is legal:ICAC
The outgoing ICAC commissioner says "disinformation" about the legality of pork barrelling has been spread by politicians who have a poor grasp of the law.
Qld premier to follow integrity advice
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has downplayed interim findings by a government accountability review, saying she'll wait for the final report.
Qld premier avoids corruption question
The Queensland premier has waved off a question about hundreds of corruption allegations made by public employees in the last financial year.