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‘Clear abuse of trust’: High Court tosses appeals by Obeids, Macdonald
Public Corruption 2026-02-04 11:32 pm By Cindy Cameronne

The High Court has dismissed appeals brought by Labor politicians Ian Macdonald and Eddie Obeid, and his son Moses Obeid, which challenged their convictions for conspiracy to rig a mining exploration tender.

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High Court tosses Obeid, Macdonald appeals over rigged coal tender
Energy & Natural Resources 2026-02-04 11:37 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Labor politicians Ian Macdonald and Eddie Obeid, and his son Moses Obeid have lost their High Court challenges to their convictions for a conspiracy to rig a mining exploration tender.

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Sofronoff takes challenge to integrity commission findings to appeals court
Public Corruption 2026-02-02 11:26 pm By Christine Caulfield

Senior barrister Walter Sofronoff is pressing on with his fight against the ACT Integrity Commission’s findings that he engaged in corrupt conduct in his inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann’s criminal prosecution for rape.

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Queensland floats bill to remove ban on developers making political donations
Policy and Regulation 2026-01-14 10:32 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Queensland may remove a ban on property developers making political donations in state elections, with the corruption watchdog warning it could increase risks of corruption in the lead-up to the Brisbane Olympic Games. 

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Court rejects Walter Sofronoff’s challenge to corrupt conduct finding
Public Corruption 2025-12-11 11:46 pm By Sam Matthews

The Federal Court has dismissed Walter Sofronoff KC’s legal challenge to the ACT Integrity Commission findings that he engaged in corrupt conduct in his inquiry into the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann.

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Victoria’s IBAC inquiry recommends expanding definition of ‘corrupt conduct’
Public Corruption 2025-12-08 11:46 pm By Cat Fredenburgh

An inquiry into Victoria’s corruption watchdog has suggested expanding the definition of ‘corrupt conduct’ to include not only criminal offences.

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ASIC looks to strike out Clive Palmer’s ‘incredibly weak’ case
ASIC 2025-08-22 11:55 pm By Andy Sidler

ASIC is again seeking to strike out mining magnate Clive Palmer’s lawsuit over examinations conducted by the regulator, with Palmer claiming the pleadings are “crystal clear”.

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Ex-Downer EDI project manager can’t pull ICAC report over Transport for NSW contracts
Transportation & Infrastructure 2025-08-19 11:05 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

A former Downer EDI project manager has lost a bid for court orders forcing NSW’s Independent Commission Against Corruption to remove a report into a probe relating to Transport for NSW and Inner West Council tenders.

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Maas unit named in ICAC probe over Transport for NSW contracts
Construction 2025-07-25 11:56 pm By Andy Sidler

A unit of construction and real estate group Maas Group has been named in an ICAC investigation into alleged kickbacks for lucrative Transport for NSW contracts.

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Walter Sofronoff can challenge Integrity Commission report
Public Corruption 2025-07-02 11:55 pm By Andy Sidler

A judge has ruled that Walter Sofronoff KC can rely on a report on his inquiry into the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann in his case challenging the ACT Integrity Commission’s findings that he engaged in corrupt conduct. 

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