Funding model for NSW corruption watchdog ‘unlawful’, says barrister leading cruise ship probe New South Wales The funding mechanisms for the New South Wales Independent Commission Against Corruption puts the agency at risk of “inappropriate influence”, according to the commissioner leading
Corruption watchdog issues guide on proper record keeping April 2, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins News Queensland’s agency for government record keeping and the state corruption watchdog have teamed up to produce a guide that explains the requirements and benefits of
Renewal SA boss John Hanlon allegedly spent $48,000 on flights and food, court documents reveal 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. The allegations
Corruption watchdog proposes 10-year sentence for public servants who misuse information 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. In a new
IBAC points to corrupt use of information within VPS, highlights solutions 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 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 December 19, 2019 By Ian MacDougall Case studies A corporate consulting firm was hired to help reduce violence at a prison on Rikers Island — New York City’s main jail complex. What followed
A short story of law, order and bipartisanship in Australia December 11, 2019 By Scott Hamilton & Stuart Kells Editors' Picks In some ways, Sydney is the mother of modern Australia. Captain Cook dropped anchor at Botany Bay. The First Fleet went ashore in the harbor
Vic police beach drones ‘gross violation of privacy’ 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
Anti-corruption commissioners unite to demand public sector leaders take integrity more seriously October 30, 2019 By Stephen Easton Australian Capital Territory Nine anti-corruption commissioners from across Australia all say public sector leaders must take the risk of corruption more seriously in a strongly-worded open letter, but
CCC encourages police to improve awareness of Aboriginal culture October 25, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social Western Australia’s corruption watchdog has praised the state police force for taking steps to improve the way it treats Indigenous Australians. The Corruption and Crime
New corruption prevention tool for Victorian health services October 10, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Health The Victorian Department of Health and Human Services and the Australian Centre for Healthcare Governance have teamed up to develop a new resource that helps
WA corruption agency welcomes increased reporting from public September 30, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins News Western Australia’s corruption watchdog has had a busy year, with the release of 45 reports compared to only 13 in their last reporting period. The
Corruption watchdog tells WA parliament it does not want to be kept waiting September 13, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins News Amid an ongoing clash of constitutional powers in Western Australia, the corruption watchdog says the privileges committee can vet a swag of its evidence but