Qld watchdog’s laptop probe questioned
Queensland's corruption watchdog may have unlawfully signed off an investigation report, a parliamentary inquiry has been told.
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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
Qld taxpayers spend $75,605 on Trad case
Queensland taxpayers have covered at least $75,605 in legal fees in the corruption watchdog's case against former deputy premier Jackie Trad.
NT watchdog processes failed, court finds
The Northern Territory's corruption watchdog's processes failed during an investigation into a multi-million government grant, a Supreme Court review has found.
Qld Labor MPs avoid vote on Trad’s costs
Four Queensland Labor MPs have failed to show up for a vote on revealing the legal costs of a case involving former deputy premier Jackie Trad.
Surge in lobbying heightens corruption risk in Queensland: watchdog
Queensland's Crime and Corruption Commission is checking how politicians have been recording their meetings with lobbyists amid a surge since the election.
Ex-Qld cop accused of disclosing secrets
A former police officer has appeared in a Brisbane court charged with disclosing official secrets in the form of an intelligence report and computer hacking.
Corruption watchdog to probe grants
Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus says the national integrity commission should have scope to probe pork barrelling.
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 journalists sources partially shielded
Queensland journalists won't face prosecution for refusing to name confidential sources in court after the state passed media shield laws.
Qld premier defends legal cost secrecy
The Queensland premier has denied ordering four Labor MPs to suppress the legal costs of the former treasurer's case against the corruption watchdog.
Qld govt MPs block release of documents
A bid to publish the corruption watchdog's legal costs in its case against former Labor treasurer Jackie Trad has been vetoed by Queensland government MPs.
NSW premier commits to extra ICAC funding
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has pledged more funds to the states anti-corruption watchdog, hours after the prime minister launched new attacks on the agency.
Three Star executives resign amid probe
Three Star executives have resigned in the midst of an inquiry into the company's fitness to hold a Sydney casino licence.
Qld watchdog finalising laptop raid report
Queensland's corruption watchdog will send a report to senior public servants on its probe into the wiping of a laptop from the integrity commissioner's office
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.
Suu Kyi jailed five years for corruption
A Myanmar court has found deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi guilty of corruption and sentenced her to five years in prison, a source says.
Qld education department boss in corruption crackdown
Queensland education staff are being warned of a zero tolerance approach to fraud and corruption as misconduct allegations dog the government.