Category: Alleged Corruption

Long-Awaited Berejiklian Corruption Probe Report Due

June 21, 2023
Alleged CorruptionAustraliaGladys BerejiklianWorld
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The New South Wales NSW) corruption watchdog’s delayed report into the conduct of Gladys Berejiklian will soon be delivered, more than a year and a half after the former premier resigned while waiting for the findings. The probe into Ms Berejiklian’s dealings began after the Independent Commission Against Corruption launched inquiries into the disgraced former…

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Federal Corruption Watchdog Will Have Power to Hold Public Hearings, Aussie PM Says

September 27, 2022
Alleged Corruptionanthony albaneseanti-corruptionAustraliaMark DreyfusPeter DuttonWorld
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has unveiled the national anti-corruption commission (ACCC) amid warnings from the opposition that sweeping powers could result in a “show trial.” Having cleared the bill at the party caucus on Tuesday, the Labor government will pour in $262 million (US$170 million) over four years to establish and operate the Commission,…

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Corruption Investigation Into Former Australian State Leader Begins

October 18, 2021
Alleged CorruptionAustraliaDaryl MaguireGladys BerejiklianICACWorld
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New South Wales’ anti-corruption watchdog has begun its public hearings into former state Premier Gladys Berejiklian and her previous secret relationship with Daryl Maguire. Maguire, who was the representative for Wagga Wagga, had been accused of abusing his public position to gain private benefits while in office from 2012 to 2018. The Independent Commission Against…

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