An anti-corruption commission will carry out a surface-level examination of how South Australian grant funds are being distributed and whether they potentially favoured Labor Party-held seats. The state Labor government was notified by the state’s Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) that it will start its “evaluation” of the program. It follows a 2022 report revealing that…
Aussie Corruption Watchdog to Evaluate Grant Spending Amid Pork Barrelling Allegations
Ex-Labor MP Tried to Cover-Up $100,000 Donation From Chinese Billionaire: Corruption Body
February 28, 2022
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Former state Labor MP, Ernest Wong, engaged in “serious corrupt conduct” by trying to hide the source of an AU$100,000 (US$71,830) donation to the Australian Labor Party (ALP) in 2015, according to the chief anti-corruption body of the country’s most populated state, New South Wales (NSW). The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) also found that…
Recently Resigned Australian State Leader Joins Telco in ‘Game Changer’
February 11, 2022
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Former New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian has joined Australia’s second largest telecommunications firm Optus, in a move likely to bolster Optus’ chances of winning more government contracts. The former premier will be the managing director of enterprise, business, and institutional, and will assist Optus with “delivering on its vision to become Australia’s most loved…
New South Wales Loses Yet Another Leader to Anti-Corruption Body
October 4, 2021
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Commentary The resignation of the New South Wales (NSW) Premier Gladys Berejiklian seems to have triggered two fellow ministers to call time on Parliament. Minister for Transport Andrew Constance says he will quit state politics for federal preselection in the marginal seat of Gilmore. At the same time, Deputy Premier and Nationals leader John Barilaro…
Australian State to Get Fourth Leader in 10 Years, as Premier Resigns
October 1, 2021
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New South Wales (NSW) Premier Gladys Berejiklian has resigned after the state’s anti-corruption watchdog announced an investigation into her relationship with a former member of Parliament who is suspected of corruption. “I was advised late yesterday afternoon, the Independent Commission Against Corruption will today, release a public statement in which it stated is investigating allegations…
Leader of Australia’s Most Populous State Resigns After Corruption Probe Announced
October 1, 2021
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New South Wales (NSW) Premier Gladys Berejiklian has resigned after the state’s anti-corruption watchdog announced an investigation into her relationship with a former member of Parliament who is suspected of corruption. “I was advised late yesterday afternoon, the Independent Commission Against Corruption will today, release a public statement in which it stated is investigating allegations…
Leader of Australia’s Most Populous State Resigns as Corruption Probe Announced
October 1, 2021
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New South Wales (NSW) Premier Gladys Berejiklian has resigned after the state’s anti-corruption watchdog announced an investigation into her relationship with a former member of Parliament who is suspected of corruption. “I was advised late yesterday afternoon, the Independent Commission Against Corruption will today, release a public statement in which it stated is investigating allegations…
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