Rogue developer lied in evidence, former lawyer claims
The former lawyer for a fugitive developer at the centre of a corruption probe has claimed his client had lied while giving evidence.
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‘I’m not corrupt’: developer’s furious tirade at probe
A fugitive property developer giving evidence at a corruption inquiry has launched an angry tirade against the commissioner and its lead lawyer.
Developer claimed he was ‘Godfather’ of Liberal faction
A property developer at the centre of an ongoing corruption probe, who is also wanted by police over fraud allegations, has faced the inquiry from overseas.
Rogue developer boasted then-premier was ‘best friend’
A fugitive developer bragged about his political influence after a former premier's brother encouraged him to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Fishy story: Liberal figure says sushi deals were lies
The brother of an ex-premier has denied taking money from a developer in exchange for political outcomes after the pair met at an upscale Japanese restaurant.
Ex-premier’s brother accused of lying at ICAC
A top barrister has unleashed on the brother of an ex-state premier, accusing him of struggling to keep a story straight about dealings with a rogue developer.
Fugitive developer faces corruption probe from Lebanon
A dodgy developer at the centre of a Liberal Party-linked corruption inquiry and who fled the country is set to front a hearing remotely.
Former Liberal minister unloads on ‘cult’ of corruption
Members of one state's shadow cabinet have previously provided evidence to criminals, a former Liberal minister has alleged.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
Watchdog probes ex-CFMEU boss’ links to another union
The workplace watchdog is investigating reports an ex-construction union boss who was sacked amid a national clean out has joined forces with a different union.
‘Fear for the future’: rushed laws risk corruption
As reports of ongoing CFMEU corruption in Victoria continue to surface, business groups warn new federal laws could spread cronyism across the nation.
Unmasked firefighter boss to fight corruption report
A firefighter union boss has been named as the person trying block a report looking into a government's negotiations with his union.
Corruption watchdog chief concedes he’s a distraction
Australia's top corruption fighter has likened questions over his defence force ties to asking what church he attends, during a fiery parliamentary hearing.
Early resignation of chief rocks corruption watchdog
After a turbulent three years leading the National Anti-Corruption Commission, former war crimes investigator Paul Brereton is resigning.
‘Unlawful’: Lehrmann slams secret corruption hearings
Ex-political staffer Bruce Lehrmann claims he was gagged and denied justice after giving evidence at secret hearings during an anti-corruption probe.
Olympic planning queried in affair corruption referral
A relationship between senior ministers has triggered a corruption watchdog referral over possible conflicts of interest in Olympic venue and grant decisions.