Queensland’s Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) has handed down a report making 31 recommendations to improve transparency and integrity in local government in the state. The reports follows Operation Belcarra,…
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Body cameras the new normal for compliance staff
Lismore City Council compliance staff will permanently wear body cameras.
Customs targets employers of illegal workers
ABF officers have inspected businesses and residential premises targeting organised visa fraud and illegal work.
Federal corruption a dog’s breakfast: TAI
There are significant gaps in federal anti-corruption measures, a Federal ICAC is needed to fill the gaps.
NSW medicinal cannabis bill fails
The NSW Government has voted down legislation that would decriminalise cannabis possession.
When all things change, Customs stays the same
Minister Dutton has assured those in the supply chain that the current work agenda would be maintained under the Home Affairs department.
Voluntary Assisted Dying: how the Victorians will do it
Victoria has developed a safe and compassionate voluntary assisted dying framework.
Spyware merchants: the risks of outsourcing government hacking
The distribution of commercial spyware to government agencies appears to be common practice in Australia.
Week of arrests, seizures net $680 million in drugs
This week has seen the discovery of over a tonne of precursor drugs and 92kg of cocaine in what authorities hope will be “disruptive” to the drug trade, but may just be an indicator of Australia’s drug problem.
Children’s eSafety Commissioner to look after all ages
The Children’s eSafety Commissioner will be renamed just the eSafety Commissioner, to “enhance online safety for all Australians”.