Crime is rife on farms, yet reporting remains stubbornly low. Here’s how new initiatives are making progress Editors' Picks New research shows that four in five farmers in NSW have been the victim of some type of crime, yet reporting of crimes to police…
Ex Agriculture department employee sentenced for abuse of public office Tuesday March 30, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal The District Court of NSW has sentenced former biosecurity officer Jarrod Entwistle to 23 months of imprisonment. He has also been fined $10,000 with 500…
Ex public servant Paul Whyte’s $4.26m properties confiscated Friday October 23, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins News The former Department of Communities assistant director general pleaded guilty to 530 corruption charges in June after it was alleged he had stolen more than…
Man allegedly defrauded more than $14,000 in other people’s Centrelink payments Friday September 25, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal A man has been arrested and charged after he allegedly redirected the welfare payments of other people to his own bank accounts, Services Australia and…
Federal public servants charged with conspiracy to defraud the government Thursday June 11, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Three federal public servants have been charged with conspiracy to defraud the government, the Australian Federal Police has revealed. Police will allege the men 'conspired…
Funding model for NSW corruption watchdog ‘unlawful’, says barrister leading cruise ship probe Thursday May 14, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins New South Wales A special report tabled in state parliament on Wednesday said the 'undesirable' and 'unlawful' aspects of ICAC's funding model must be addressed.
Senior mandarin from Queensland’s education department stood aside Tuesday May 12, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Education A senior bureaucrat from the Queensland Public Service has been stood aside, according to Department of Education director-general Tony Cook.
Corruption watchdog issues guide on proper record keeping Thursday April 2, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins News Efforts to resolve the record-keeping deficiencies severely criticised by the state's Independent Commissioner Against Corruption last year.
Renewal SA boss John Hanlon allegedly spent $48,000 on flights and food, court documents reveal Friday March 13, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins News Former Renewal SA chief executive John Hanlon allegedly spent almost $48,000 in public funds on domestic and international trips, court documents have shown.
Corruption watchdog proposes 10-year sentence for public servants who misuse information Tuesday February 25, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins News Queensland's corruption watchdog has called for tougher penalties for public servants who misuse confidential information, following nine public hearings conducted in November.
IBAC points to corrupt use of information within VPS, highlights solutions Wednesday February 12, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins News Victorian public sector agencies must make their staff more aware of corruption risks surrounding unauthorised access to information, according to a new report by the…
Jailed WA public servant ‘in no rush’ to take bail Tuesday February 4, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins News The senior bureaucrat who allegedly stole millions of dollars worth of public funds over a decade will remain behind bars while he seeks legal advice,…
Premium Case studies New York City paid a corporate consulting firm millions to stem jail violence. Instead, violence soared. A lesson learned Thursday December 19, 2019 By Ian MacDougall Case studies The corporate consulting firm reported bogus numbers and flailed in a project at Rikers Island. Today, assaults and other attacks there are up almost 50%.
A short story of law, order and bipartisanship in Australia Wednesday December 11, 2019 By Scott Hamilton & Stuart Kells Editors' Picks Scott Hamilton & Stuart Kells give us an entertaining as well as interesting look back at Australia's bipartisan history of law & order. Featuring an…
Vic police beach drones ‘gross violation of privacy’ Monday December 2, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology Privacy advocates have criticised Victoria Police for its plan to use drones to keep watch over public beaches this coming summer. Police in the North…
