ICAC
Australia becoming more corrupt, warns former judge
Australia needs a national anti-corruption body similar to the NSW Independent Commission against Corruption, a leading jurist has argued.
- by Nick O'Malley
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Opinion
Opinion
Let's hope independents take lead on corruption
An incoming government knows it won't be caught, or embarrassed, by the checks and balances already in place.
- by Jack Waterford
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Eddie Obeid
Obeids' barrister reprimanded for unsatisfactory professional conduct
A prominent Sydney barrister has been reprimanded for unsatisfactory professional conduct when acting for the family of the now jailed Eddie Obeid.
- by Kate McClymont
State Parliament
With more investigations on foot, ICAC ramps up phone taps
Politicians and public servants have been put on notice: ICAC has been tapping phones.
- by Jacob Saulwick
Local council
'He dug his heels in': Former Canterbury Council boss fronts inquiry
ICAC is scrutinising the decisions of the former Canterbury council, centring on whether it acted corruptly in regard to planning decisions.
- by Megan Gorrey
Crime
Former Ryde mayor Ivan Petch found guilty of blackmail charge
Former Ryde mayor Ivan Petch, one of the targets of an ICAC inquiry, has been found guilty of blackmailing a former acting general manager of the council.
- by Michaela Whitbourn
Local council
Ex-Canterbury Council planning boss 'meddled' in neighbour's duplex plan
Spiro Stavis was familiar with the development application that came across his desk – he and his wife lived in the house next door.
- by Megan Gorrey
Opinion
ICAC
What we do and don't know about politicians and trust
High numbers of Australians are convinced their politicians can't be trusted. If that makes pollies uncomfortable, there is a fix.
- by Ross Gittins
ICAC
Senior judges lead the charge for a federal corruption watchdog
When money and power come together someone needs to watch out for corruption, warn top lawyers.
- by Nick O'Malley
Corruption
Tower of lies comes tumbling down around Australian of the Year finalist
The former Australian of the Year finalist faces 10 years in jail if fraud charges are pursued.
- by Michael Evans
Opinion
Opinion
ICAC misses chance for oversight reform call on 'follow the dollar'
Despite spending nearly three years on a significant and successful fraud investigation, the corruption watchdog has fallen short in one key recommendation.
- by Michael Evans