Public probe into WA Department of Communities to impact public confidence News The Western Australian corruption watchdog will this week hold public examinations into whether ex senior bureaucrat Paul Whyte 'misappropriated' several millions of dollars for direct…
Metro Trains executive and V/Line chief received $150,000 each in corrupt cash payments, IBAC hears Thursday October 29, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins News Bollas and Pinder were both suspended from their positions in August. The inquiry will hear from Bollas and Haritos on Thursday.
Corruption probe grills V/Line chief over payments Tuesday October 27, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins News V/Line chief executive officer James Pinder allegedly received $320,000 in payments from a cleaning contractor over several months, and communicated with the cleaning company's boss…
IBAC’s ‘Operation Esperance’ hearings to probe corruption allegations involving major public transport contracts Thursday October 15, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins News Operation Esperance has been looking into corruption allegations regarding the tendering, procurement and management of contracts within V/Line and Metro.
Corruption watchdog charges ex Vic education department employee with conspiracy to defraud and misconduct in public office Wednesday October 14, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Education Charges have been laid against a former DET worker, an ex VSBA employee, and two individuals associated with the provider.
NSW Community Services bureaucrat used role to pocket $1.67m, investigation finds Friday August 28, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins New South Wales The NSW ICAC found the bureaucrat had authorised or arranged for the authorisation of FACS payments to real estate agents or property owners who then…
Ex icare head’s wife paid $800,000 under contract awarded without tender, inquiry hears Tuesday August 25, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins New South Wales The inquiry on Monday heard that Nagle's wife had received $750 a day to train icare staff between 2016 and 2019. She was awarded the…
Former icare compliance officer harassed at work, misconduct concerns ignored Monday August 24, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins New South Wales Chris McCann was 'constantly warned' not to disclose his concerns to the State Insurance Regulatory Authority, despite him having 'evidence of theft, fraud, corruption, conflicts…
Public servants feel safer to report misconduct while working from home, according to head of whistleblowing service Friday August 21, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social Whistleblower reports have spiked by about 20% in recent months, puts down to 'people feeling calmer at home, less threatened', but also due to the…
V/Line boss suspended amid IBAC investigation Thursday August 20, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins News The commission has launched an investigation into V/Line chief executive officer James Pinder, prompting his suspension.
How local and state governments can prevent corruption during emergencies Thursday August 20, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins News Victoria's anti-corruption agency has released two resources to help state and local governments prevent and control misconduct risks during times of emergency and crisis.
Martin Hoffman told NSW government icare issues needed ‘decisive engagement’ in 2019, emails show Thursday July 30, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins New South Wales Following the media revelations aired on Monday, Labor leader Jodi McKay grilled Dominic Perrottet over Martin Hoffman’s email.
Ex Victorian public servant Darrell Fraser convicted of fraud Friday July 24, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins News A former deputy secretary of the Victorian Department of Education and Training has been sentenced to a two-year community correction order and 300 hours of…
Trad cleared, education bureaucrats slammed in new CCC report Friday July 3, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins News A number of senior public servants in the Queensland Department of Education failed to behave ethically by involving a politician in a recruitment process and…
Assets worth $7.8m frozen following investigation into federal public servants Wednesday July 1, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Last month authorities issued seven search warrants in the Canberra suburbs of Griffith, Barton, Narrabundah, Amaroo, Palmerston, and Forrest.
