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Cash reward proposed for blowing whistle on corruption

Australia's top legal and ethical minds are working outside the box to increase government accountability as the public loses trust in politicians.

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Lobbyist breaches go unsanctioned as critics call for Australia’s rules to be strengthened

Federal government says more than a dozen breaches were administrative but lack of penalties prompts calls for ‘a big stick to sanction lobbyists’

The Guardian - AU

‘Cathedral of crap’: is this the world’s most beautiful sewage treatment plant?

Its inspiration was Sydney Opera House and its paper-thin louvre windows are reminiscent of a luxury ocean-liner. More importantly, the people of Arklow in Ireland can finally go swimming without fear of floaters

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Bringing back ‘golden ticket’ visas ‘a big mistake’, Magnitsky sanctions architect warns Dutton

Bill Browder says such visas ‘a way for dodgy people … to buy themselves legitimacy and insert themselves into countries’

The Guardian - AU

Liberal fundraisers cancelled amid cyclone preparations and report Peter Dutton attended Justin Hemmes event

Exclusive: Fundraiser at Macquarie Bank HQ and Pharmacy Guild lunch called off as Tropical Cyclone Alfred bears down on the opposition leader’s home state

The Guardian - AU

‘Hypocrisy and shallowness’: the $110,000 ticket to Australian politicians in lead-up to election

Exclusive: Business leaders flooded with expensive invites to ‘private’ and ‘intimate’ dinners that offer access to senior politicians

The Guardian - AU

Australia gains in corruption index but threats persist

Oversight and anti-corruption bodies need to be adequately resourced and truly independent if public trust in democracy is to continue, a former ombudsman says.

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Criminals and corrupt officials may find it easier to launder money in Australia if lawyers given more powers

Law Council of Australia rejects claims the profession presents a ‘significant risk of money laundering and terrorist financing’

The Guardian - AU

Revealed: criminals and unlicensed agents operating across Australia’s real estate sector

Revelations come amid federal government push for additional scrutiny of sector through counter-terror financing and money-laundering laws

The Guardian - AU

‘How many chances do they get?’: second review into Star’s Sydney casino may lead to its licence being revoked

While analysts are asking why the licence was not cancelled after the first inquiry in 2022, thousands of jobs are at stake

The Guardian - AU

EY Oceania accused of potential conflict of interest over government contracts on climate policy

Exclusive: consultancy firm supported oil and gas industry lobbying while being paid for independent advice on Albanese’s signature climate policy

The Guardian - AU

KPMG and Deloitte refuse to join PwC in banning political donations in Australia

Analysis finds PwC, Deloitte, KPMG and EY donated $4.3m to Labor and the Coalition over the past decade

The Guardian - AU

Doubts over whether federal anti-corruption body could investigate PwC scandal

Legal experts say those at the heart of the allegations could escape the Nacc’s scrutiny on a technicality

The Guardian - AU

Scott Morrison’s reported links to UK defence job shows lobbying reforms needed, integrity experts say

The situation posed by the former prime minister’s potential Aukus-related job has reignited discussion over what some experts call effectively ‘toothless tiger’ codes

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Minister Victor Dominello was targeted by ClubsNSW over poker machine reform. Now he's speaking out

A senior Liberal minister has spoken for the first time about how a powerful Australian gambling lobby group forced him out of the portfolio and has called for an investigation into its influence over government.

The Guardian - AU

Gambling industry’s dozens of free event tickets to federal MPs raise fears of potential conflicts of interest

About 150 free tickets to sports, shows and hospitality have been given to politicians since the 2019 election, according to analysis

The Guardian - AU

Experts warn of electoral law ‘loophole’ after claims Hancock Prospecting funds ended up with Liberal party

Many corporate subscribers to major parties’ business forums are not required to declare payments, though some choose to

The Guardian - AU

Labor flags law reforms to stop cases involving national security being cloaked in secrecy

Bernard Collaery welcomes proposed changes as attorney general recognises importance of open justice and public interest

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