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UK advisory body says Scotland must ‘up its game’ on climate change

The Climate Change Committee criticised the Scottish Government for not sufficiently protecting people’s lives and infrastructure

Insider UK

SNP Government told to 'up its game' for not doing enough to protect against climate change

A new report by the Climate Change Committee has heavily criticised Nicola Sturgeon's government for 'stalling' in its efforts to protect lives and infrastructure.

Daily Record

Office laptop complaint relating to office of Queensland's Integrity Commissioner still under investigation

Queensland's corruption watchdog confirms it dismissed credit card misuse allegations against Integrity Commissioner, Nikola Stepanov but was still investigating complaints relating to an office laptop.

ABC News

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Qld govt laptop scandal claims refuted

Queensland's Crime and Corruption Commission has given startling evidence about a laptop seized from the integrity commissioner and wiped last year.

AAP

Oil and gas drilling in North Sea must end, UK government’s climate advisers say

Committee on Climate Change says drilling won’t drive down household bills

The Independent UK

What’s driving reports of an ‘integrity crisis’ in Queensland?

Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has faced questions related to the integrity commission and the resignation of Dr Nikola Stepanov

The Guardian - AU

Queensland Premier defends decision to refer Integrity Commissioner for potential investigation

The Queensland Premier confirms reports she referred the state's Integrity Commissioner to a parliamentary committee over allegations of possible misconduct. But she denies it has anything to do with claims of interference.

ABC News

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Qld premier fires back at integrity claims

The Queensland premier says she did "everything right" by referring the integrity commissioner for possible action over allegations of misconduct.

AAP

Qld watchdog mulls email scandal report

Queensland's Crime and Corruption Commission is considering a request to release a previously confidential report into a state government email scandal.

AAP

Qld premier apologises to whistleblowers

Queensland's premier says she's sorry whistleblowers felt ignored, with probes into alleged government misconduct and inquiries into state watchdogs under way.

AAP

Queensland Premier apologises to public servants who 'weren't listened to' when raising integrity issues in her government

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk apologises to public servants who felt they weren't listened to in the past when raising concerns about integrity processes within the Queensland government.

ABC News

Qld govt resists calls for integrity probe

Queensland's deputy premier has rejected calls for a probe into government integrity, saying the crime watchdog provides enough oversight.

AAP

Qld says using ADF to evacuate aged care facilities ‘a last resort’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Queensland whistleblowers need better protection, Logan Mayor Darren Power says

The Mayor of Logan Darren Power says he understands why "people look the other way" instead of reporting corruption.

ABC News

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Former Ravensthorpe Shire chief Gavin Pollock pleads guilty to paying for sex with ratepayers' money

Gavin Pollock pleaded guilty to seven corruption charges after an investigation found he falsified invoices to pay for the services of a woman referred to as "Ms E".

ABC News

Former archivist slams 'huge integrity issues' in Palaszczuk government ahead of review into Queensland's anti-corruption watchdog

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is forced to defend the integrity of her government yet again after a former Queensland state archivist alleges government interference saw him pressured to water down annual reports.

AAP

Probe into Qld watchdog could be broadened

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has rejected calls to broaden an inquiry into the Crime and Corruption Commission, saying it's up to the commissioners to do so.

ABC News

Who are Tony Fitzgerald and Alan Wilson, the two men set to review Queensland's corruption watchdog?

This will be the first time the CCC has been subject to a royal commission-style inquiry since its inception as the Criminal Justice Commission (CJC) in late 1989. So why is it happening now and who is going to put it under the microscope?

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The Guardian - AU

Annastacia Palaszczuk taps Tony Fitzgerald to head inquiry into Queensland corruption watchdog

Decades after his landmark corruption inquiry led to the downfall of Joh Bjelke-Petersen, Fitzgerald will investigate the state’s CCC

AAP

Qld govt orders corruption watchdog probe

Tony Fitzgerald, who led a landmark 1989 inquiry into Queensland government corruption, will lead a royal commission into the corruption watchdog.

ABC News

Tony Fitzgerald to chair review of Queensland's Crime and Corruption Commission, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says

The Queensland Government announces a six-month Commission of Inquiry into the state’s corruption watchdog which will be chaired by Tony Fitzgerald, the head of the Fitzgerald Inquiry into corruption in the late 80s.

ABC News

Death threats, ghost researchers and sock puppets: Inside the weird, wild world of dodgy academic research

An anonymous whistleblower says they have uncovered problems in hundreds of published scientific papers dating back a decade, involving multiple researchers working at Australian universities.

Benzinga

Crypto Cannabis Club Launches Marijuana Brand, Loyalty Program For NFT Owners And Some Excellent Weed

Crypto Cannabis Club (CCC), the original NFT collection and Metaverse community for crypto and cannabis enthusiasts, announced the launch of its NFT-powered cannabis brand. Lucky CCC members will receive deep discounts on premium cannabis flower through a partnership with CampNova, a direct-to-consumer cannabis platform.

ABC News

Outgoing Queensland integrity commissioner Nikola Stepanov says independence of office at risk from current oversight arrangements

After last week announcing her resignation, Queensland's integrity commissioner Nikola Stepanov says it is not appropriate for the office to be under the control of the Public Service Commission.

AAP

Qld govt begin search for new CCC chair

The Queensland government says it will look into a structural review of the Crime and Corruption Commission following the resignation of its chairperson.

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