Regional council suspended over ‘serious deficiencies’
A regional Northern Territory council has been suspended for allegedly misusing funds and not providing adequate services to remote communities.
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Parliament integrity overhaul after Vic Labor scandals
Victorian MPs, ministers and parliamentary secretaries accused of workplace misconduct will be investigated through a long-awaited integrity commission.
Corrupt ex-minister Eddie Obeid loses bid for freedom
Ex-NSW Labor ministers Eddie Obeid and Ian Macdonald, as well as Obeid's son Moses, have failed in an attempt to have their convictions quashed.
Former treasurer wins battle to hide corruption report
A precedent in another case has allowed former Queensland deputy premier Jackie Trad to win her lengthy court battle against an anti-corruption watchdog.
Retired MP falsely claimed more than $170k in expenses
Former Victorian MP Russell Northe is facing time behind bars after he pleaded guilty to misconduct uncovered by the state's anti-corruption watchdog.
Palaszczuk about-face over complaints clearing house
A one-stop shop for government complaints will go ahead in Queensland to tackle corruption concerns.
Corruption watchdog launches first two investigations
The National Anti-Corruption Commission has revealed it has launched two full investigations and five preliminary probes.
Former minister referred to anti-corruption commission
An inquiry into links between ex-minister Stuart Robert and a consulting firm has asked the national anti-corruption commission to take over the investigation.
Watchdog seeks law change after court blocks report
Queensland's anti-corruption watchdog is calling for law changes to allow it to continue releasing "vital" reports following a High Court ruling.
Special ICAC powers for Nassif probe could be revoked
The NSW corruption watchdog has been given permission to use potentially illegal recordings in its investigation of allegations tied to developer Jean Nassif.
Fired-up Hanson tells Latham to quit NSW Parliament
Pauline Hanson wants Mark Latham to return his NSW Parliament seat to One Nation as the now-independent MP launches a second attack on party leaders.
Andrews tried to conceal report findings: ex-IBAC boss
Daniel Andrews' claim that a corruption report made no findings against his government was disingenuous, the former boss of Victoria's integrity watchdog says.
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.
Dodgy developer payments, donations sent to prosecutors
Victoria's corruption watchdog will send evidence from a developer payments scandal to prosecutors as it pushes for planning and political donation reforms.
Corruption watchdog referrals skyrocket since launch
The new corruption watchdog warns against weaponising referrals after receiving more than 300 online submissions and phone calls since opening at the weekend.
Berejiklian’s former flame defends ‘tenacity’ in office
The one-time boyfriend of Gladys Berejiklian has issued his first public statement after the release of damning findings by the NSW corruption watchdog.
Consultants in sights of new anti-corruption watchdog
The nation's anti-corruption watchdog has already received 44 online referrals and is chasing up a further five phone calls.
Dutton insists Berejiklian is ‘not a corrupt person’
Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says Gladys Berejiklian isn't corrupt as he defends the former NSW premier following a damning integrity report.
Ex-NSW premier defends record after corruption finding
Ex-NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian has called in her legal team after a watchdog made findings against her but decided against referring her for prosecution.
Liberal darling, pandemic titan tainted by secret lover
The ICAC has determined Gladys Berejiklian acted corruptly but the former NSW premier spent years in politics and has left her mark on the state.
Long-awaited Berejiklian corruption probe report due
The NSW corruption watchdog is about to release its report into the conduct of former premier Gladys Berejiklian and her secret boyfriend Daryl Maguire.
Disgraced former Queensland Police commissioner dies
Former Queensland police commissioner Terry Lewis fell the furthest and hardest when the lid was finally lifted on entrenched state corruption.
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.
Calls for IBAC ‘dirt’ inquiry shut down by premier
Premier Daniel Andrews has denied his government directed an independent auditor to "find dirt" on Victoria's corruption watchdog, shutting down inquiry calls.
Ex-Qld mayor pleads guilty years after watchdog probe
A former Queensland mayor has pleaded guilty to offences that arose from an investigation by the state's corruption watchdog, five years after being charged.
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Hills Shire Council report calls for ICAC inquiry
A parliamentary report into property developers' influence in the Hills Shire Council has recommended a formal investigation by the state's corruption watchdog.
Developer spent hundreds on dining out with mayor
A jury has heard former Ipswich mayor Paul Pisasale was a "VIP customer" at several leading Brisbane restaurants but property developers usually paid his bills.
Mayor given sex for promoting land plan, jury told
Jurors heard audio of Brisbane lawyer Sam Di Carlo arranging a "girlfriend experience" for Ipswich mayor Paul Pisasale, allegedly to aid a planning approval.
Ex-Labor MP resigns from board after ‘damning’ report
A government board member lobbied for a developer in exchange for donations to his Labor MP daughter's election campaign, Victoria's corruption watchdog says.
Zelenskiy flags shake-up after graft probe
Ukraine's president has pledged sweeping personnel changes following a corruption investigation, while allies continue bickering over supplying tanks to Kyiv.
Berejiklian ICAC report due after election
The NSW corruption watchdog says it will deliver its report into former premier Gladys Berejiklian after the state election.