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.
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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.
NSW Labor sues over Aldi bag donation
NSW Labor has sued its former lawyers for more than $1.6 million, alleging advice about a $100,000 donation delivered in a plastic Aldi bag was negligent.
Ex-Labor minister again found corrupt
Former NSW minister Ian Macdonald has again been found guilty of corruptly awarding a preliminary mining licence, but ex-CFMEU boss John Maitland is acquitted.
Corruption watchdog wins High Court bid
The High Court has allowed Queensland's corruption watchdog to appeal its case for allegations involving ex-public trustee Peter Carne to be publicly released.
Anti-corruption laws pass first hurdle
Laws for a proposed national anti-corruption commission have been passed by parliament's lower house, despite issues raised by crossbenchers.
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.
Trad fight delayed by another CCC case
The ex-Queensland deputy premier's fight to have a Crime and Corruption Commission report suppressed has been delayed by another matter involving the watchdog.
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.
Watchdog seeks Vic election spending cap
In the shadow of the state election, Victoria's integrity watchdog has called for campaign spending to be capped as part of proposed reforms.
Ex-health boss’s nepotism charges dropped
Charges against the former chief executive of Queensland's biggest public health service have been dropped eight years after he was stood down.
Hiring family ‘common’ at Qld health body
It was common for family to be hired at Queensland's biggest public hospital service before an alleged nepotism scandal, a court has heard.
Ex-health boss’s nepotism case in court
After an alleged nepotism scandal involving his daughter, a former boss of Queensland's biggest public hospital service is facing corruption charges.
‘Unethical’ Vic Labor promises changes
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has apologised and promised changes after a damning report laid bare rampant factionalism inside Victorian Labor.
‘Extensive misconduct’ by Vic Labor MPs
A culture of deliberate and extensive use of taxpayer resources within sections of the Victorian Labor Party has been laid bare by an integrity probe.
Barilaro staffers called to public inquiry
Two staffers of former NSW deputy premier John Barilaro have been asked to give evidence at an inquiry into how he was appointed to a trade role in the US.
Qld opposition doubles down on laptop
Queensland's opposition leader says concerns remain about a laptop taken from the Integrity Commissioner's office despite a probe finding no wrongdoing.
Qld lobbyist ban a ‘slap on the wrist’
Deputy Opposition Leader Jarrod Bleijie says the Queensland premier's ban on the trio of lobbyists doesn't stop their firms from working with the government.
Lobbyists barred from work with Qld govt
Three Qld lobbyists will no longer be granted access to ministers as the state government implements recommendations from a far reaching integrity review.
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.
Qld integrity report a ‘wake-up call’
A report into the Queensland government's accountability and culture has issued 14 recommendations to create greater transparency and restore public confidence