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Greens to seek changes to Labor’s integrity commission legislation to protect whistleblowers

David Shoebridge reveals suite of amendments including budgetary independence and lowering bar to investigations

The Guardian - AU

The Loop: Shinzo Abe's assassination attempt, Kiwis may get voting rights in Australia, and councillor dies days after ICAC appearance

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Former Hurstville councillor Clifton Wong found dead after giving ICAC evidence

Former Hurstville councillor Clifton Wong is found dead in an office building in Sydney's inner west two days after giving evidence at a corruption inquiry. Police say his death is not suspicious.

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Darwin Turf Club will not be forced to repay $12 million grandstand grant under new NT government proposal

The NT government walks back its vow that the Darwin Turf Club will pay back a $12 million grandstand grant in full after proposing a new, 10-year funding agreement for the racing industry.

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NSW Liberal MP uses parliamentary privilege to accuse party members of corruption

In claims referred to Icac, Ray Williams told parliament senior Liberal members were ‘paid significant funds’ by developer

The Guardian - AU

NT ICAC failed to offer procedural fairness to Darwin Turf Club board member in investigation into $12 million grandstand grant, court finds

An Independent Commission Against Corruption investigation into a controversial multi-million dollar grant ended up in the Supreme Court. The court has found one man wasn't offered fairness.

ABC News

SA's anti-corruption watchdog reveals 'political sensitivities' partly to blame for reluctance to report government contractor

An ICAC investigation has found the Department of Innovation and Skills "enabled" a dodgy contractor to defraud it "hundreds of thousands of dollars over several years."

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Former Hurstville councillor accepted $170K to help Chinese developer get projects approved, ICAC hears

The anti-corruption watchdog's investigation into three former Sydney councillors begins with shocking confessions by Vincenzo Badalati about receiving $170,000 from a Chinese developer in exchange for his support of two major development proposals.

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NT ICAC boss 'disappointed' by funding cut, saying it will impact fight against corruption

On top of the cuts, the NT's Independent Commissioner Against Corruption also reveals a probe into claims someone misled cabinet had to be discontinued because of legislative restrictions.

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Northern Territory woman to face court for alleged disclosure of confidential information after ICAC referral

A woman, 23, is now due to appear in court for alleged disclosure of confidential information after detectives seized her mobile phone following a referral from the Office of the Northern Territory's Independent Commissioner Against Corruption.

ABC News

Letters: High costs of insurance leave the vulnerable high and dry

Newcastle Herald readers have their say on the issues of the day.

Newcastle Herald

Icac chief tells pork-barrelling forum that NSW fund is on ‘other side of the line’

Anti-corruption watchdog plans to publish its own report on pork-barrelling, ‘including whether and how it relates to corrupt conduct’

The Guardian - AU

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.

AAP

NSW flood inquiry to hear from residents, businesses and local government in north-western Sydney

A parliamentary inquiry into the state's devastating floods will hear about the impact on residents and local businesses in Sydney's Hawkesbury region.

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The Guardian - AU

Pork-barrelling should be banned and grant process overhauled, report for Icac says

Law expert Prof Anne Twomey calls for grants to be made on merit and based on clear criteria

ABC News

ICAC to hold public inquiries into three former Hurstville Council members

The state corruption watchdog says it is investigating three former members of the now-defunct Hurstville Council focusing on two large development projects.

AAP

ICAC to investigate Sydney councillors

The ICAC will hold a public inquiry into whether three southern Sydney councillors took kickbacks over a seven-year period to favour developments.

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From jobs to a federal ICAC, here are the top priorities for the new Labor government

Labor's commitments are mixture of long-term (climate action), and more immediate proposals like holding a referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.

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'Teal' independents to push Labor on 2030 emissions target in event of hung parliament

Incoming "teal" independent MPs flag their willingness to work with Labor in the event of a hung parliament, but say they will push for the party to "come to the table" on stronger emissions reduction targets.

AAP

NSW official gave $12m in deals to mates

The NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption has found a former senior public servant awarded more than $12.2 million in contracts to his friends.

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Former Milingimbi principal at the centre of a damning report claims corruption watchdog had 'ulterior motives'

A remote school principal found by ICAC to have engaged in corrupt conduct, has launched legal action, claiming the Independent Commissioner Against Corruption acted "in bad faith".

The Guardian - AU

Australian election 2022: from anti-vaxxers to revolutionaries, what do the minor parties running for the Senate stand for?

Know what’s behind the innocent-sounding names of more than 30 minor and micro parties running this election, and find out what the lesser-known groups are after – before you cast your vote

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ICAC delivers damning report into 'corrupt' driver licensing industry passing incompetent drivers

A new report by the anti-corruption watchdog has revealed bribery, improper conduct and corruption in South Australia's driver licensing industry .

AAP

Federal ICAC not comparable to court: PM

The prime minister has again defended his model for a federal anti-corruption commission, saying it is designed to be consistent with the justice system.

The Guardian - AU

Australian election 2022: from anti-vaxxers to revolutionaries, what do the minor parties running for the Senate stand for?

Know what’s behind the innocent-sounding names of more than 30 minor and micro parties running this election, and find out what the lesser-known groups are after – before you cast your vote

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