Labor would at least match the Coalition’s commitment to spend $104.5 million over four years on a federal anti-corruption commission, and while 80% of Australians… Read More
Both the Queensland Premier and CCC chair used the 'bad smell' metaphor to describe the persistence of perceptions of corruption in the local government sector. Action finally has the consent of all the key players. Read More
False corruption accusations can ruin reputations. But maybe the answer is not restricting political speech, but investigating complaints quickly. Read More
Most experts agree a new 'federal ICAC' would need the power to expose corruption publicly. Two legal scholars have surveyed the integrity landscape to foster discussion about what such a watchdog should look like, and suggest there are gaps it could fill at Commonwealth level. Read More
Queensland's Crime and Corruption Commission wants to stop council candidates making baseless corruption complaints during election campaigns, which sap resources from real corruption probes. Read More
Is it in the public interest to make allegations of corruption public? Sometimes, at least. Queensland's corruption watchdog is holding a two-day forum this week to nut it out. Read More
A few years ago the state government narrowed the range of matters its corruption watchdog could investigate. Should it turn back the clock? Expect a letter from DJAG's David Mackie soon. Read More
After years of turmoil, Queensland finally has a corruption commissioner with bipartisan support. The Opposition says Labor used a sneaky trick to get the appointment approved, but agrees it's a good choice of candidate. Read More
Qld local councils have lost a minimum of $8.6 million in alleged and confirmed fraud over the past half-decade. They need to do more, says the Queensland auditor-general. Read More
