The federal opposition in Australia has offered in-principle support for a federal independent anti-corruption commission (ICAC) but warned of “dire consequences” for not getting the legislation right. Opposition finance spokeswoman Senator Jane Hume says the coalition will support measures to stamp out corruption. “[But] if you get it wrong, it has dire consequences,” she told the ABC’s…
ATO Wins High Court Case Against Alleged CCP Influencer Huang Xiangmo
Australia’s High Court reinstated a worldwide freezing order on Chinese billionaire political donor Huang Xiangmo over his $140 million tax bill, which has been pursued by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). Huang Xiangmo is a controversial figure in Australia after news that Australia revoked his permanent residence visa in 2019 caused widespread media coverage. Among…
Former NSW Premier Told by Ex-Boyfriend to Download WeChat
Disgraced former MP Daryl Maguire allegedly told then-NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian to get a private phone and download the instant messaging app WeChat days after he had been summoned by Australia’s corruption watchdog in 2018, the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) heard on Monday. The allegations come as the former NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian appeared…
Senior Staffers Defend Former Premier at Corruption Inquiry
A senior staffer of the former New South Wales (NSW) premier, Gladys Berejiklian, has told a corruption inquiry that while the state leader should have declared her relationship with Daryl Maguire as a conflict of interest, she always behaved by the rules in a “principled fashion.” The NSW anti-corruption watchdog is investigating whether Berejiklian breached public…
Corruption Investigation Into Former Australian State Leader Begins
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…
New South Wales Loses Yet Another Leader to Anti-Corruption Body
Commentary The resignation of the New South Wales (NSW) Premier Gladys Berejiklian seems to have triggered two fellow ministers to call time on Parliament. Minister for Transport Andrew Constance says he will quit state politics for federal preselection in the marginal seat of Gilmore. At the same time, Deputy Premier and Nationals leader John Barilaro…
Australian State to Get Fourth Leader in 10 Years, as Premier Resigns
New South Wales (NSW) Premier Gladys Berejiklian has resigned after the state’s anti-corruption watchdog announced an investigation into her relationship with a former member of Parliament who is suspected of corruption. “I was advised late yesterday afternoon, the Independent Commission Against Corruption will today, release a public statement in which it stated is investigating allegations…
Leader of Australia’s Most Populous State Resigns After Corruption Probe Announced
New South Wales (NSW) Premier Gladys Berejiklian has resigned after the state’s anti-corruption watchdog announced an investigation into her relationship with a former member of Parliament who is suspected of corruption. “I was advised late yesterday afternoon, the Independent Commission Against Corruption will today, release a public statement in which it stated is investigating allegations…
Leader of Australia’s Most Populous State Resigns as Corruption Probe Announced
New South Wales (NSW) Premier Gladys Berejiklian has resigned after the state’s anti-corruption watchdog announced an investigation into her relationship with a former member of Parliament who is suspected of corruption. “I was advised late yesterday afternoon, the Independent Commission Against Corruption will today, release a public statement in which it stated is investigating allegations…
Secret Meetings Between Lobbyists and Australian Government Officials Should Be Banned: Anti-Corruption Commission
The New South Wales corruption watchdog has declared secret meetings or exchanges between lobbyists and government officials should be prohibited. The Operation Eclipse report released on June 22 by the NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) found that reform of the current Lobbying of Government Officials Act (LOGO Act) or new legislation is needed to…
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