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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‘Congratulations!’ AI tells user mulling assisted death
A senior Liberal MP has recalled the troubling encounter his terminally ill constituent had with an AI chatbot during an inquiry into the emergent technology.
‘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.
Bush battlers beg airlines for budget flights
Steep competition is driving up regional plane fares and forcing route cancellations, leaving communities crying out for more travel options.
‘Come forward’: ADF sexual violence inquiry plea
A former high-profile senator revealed as the head of a military sexual violence inquiry is urging veterans and defence force personnel to share their stories.
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.
‘Stalked my kids’: ex-public servant’s teary claims
A former top public servant says she quit a stellar career after CFMEU figures allegedly tracked her daughter's movements, hurled vile abuse in union meetings.
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.
Solar scourge: rules make it cheaper to dump old panels
Australia's solar boom will create a significant waste problem, experts have told an inquiry, with tough rules needed to keep panels out of landfill.
Weeding out crims ‘problematic’: ex-union administrator
The former CFMEU administrator has told an inquiry identifying infiltration by organised crime figures that it remains an issue for the embattled union.
Hope for a brighter future as royal commission rises
Those killed in an anti-Semitic attack at Bondi Beach can't be revived, but Australia must learn from it for a better future, a royal commission has heard.
Drones, tracking devices: union’s ‘Iraq-style tactics’
Construction bosses were allegedly tailed, tracked, watched by drones and had pets baited in a campaign likened to Iraq-style tactics, an inquiry has been told.
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.
Jewish, Muslim dialogue stalled since terror attacks
Jewish schools have stopped taking part in interfaith programs because they "don't feel safe", a royal commission into anti-Semitism has heard.
Ex-bikie leader accused of worksite threat to family
A security firm brought members of a bikie gang on to a construction site to intimidate workers, an inquiry into a rogue union has been told
‘Disgusted’: coalition rift as gambling changes blasted
Two coalition MPs have crossed the floor in protest against gambling laws which they say don't go far enough to protect vulnerable people.
Gambling reform changes unveiled to beat damning report
Labor is under fire for proposing late changes to its controversial gambling reforms as a damning report on the shake-up exposed gaps in the policy.
‘I am so sorry’: audit investigator’s belated apology
An investigator has apologised to a Senate inquiry for failing to properly probe claims of misconduct at one of the biggest multinational auditors.
‘Criminal gang’: fraud claims encircle acclaimed school
An academically acclaimed private school being probed over forced labour and abuse claims uses religion as a "camouflage" for fraud, inquiry witnesses claim.
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.
‘Too far, too fast’: alarm as NDIS revamp moves closer
An inquiry report recommending multibillion-dollar cuts to the national disability fund go ahead is being tempered by widespread warnings over the shake-up
Ex-militant backs agitator crackdown, ideology programs
A former jihadist is backing a crackdown on hate preachers and pushing for a greater focus on deradicalisation programs, contradicting arguments from experts.
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.
Control tactics, abuse ‘rife’ at church private school
Former students and church members have detailed disturbing claims of financial, psychological and social control at a religious private school.
‘Put people first’: landmark AI probe to set guardrails
The opportunities of artificial intelligence and the risks it poses to humanity will be considered by a royal commission that "puts people first".
Blurred extremist ideologies challenging intervention
Violent extremism is increasingly driven by mixed and unstable belief systems rather than clear-cut ideologies, a royal commission has heard.
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.