Podcast appearances and mentions of Adele Ferguson

Listeners have asked us to explain the childcare policies on offer at this election. There's a crisis in the quality of care, with Four Corners recently revealing alarming cases of mistreatment and even abuse of children. Parents also want to see improvements on childcare affordability and access to places.Today, ABC investigative reporter Adele Ferguson answers your questions about the crisis and whether any party has policies that could fix childcare. Catch our past episodes explaining energy, housing and defence policy, the backstories of the leaders and political donations. Featured: Adele Ferguson, ABC investigative reporter

It's a $20 billion industry charged with the care of almost one and a half million Australian children. But is the child care sector being run by the wrong people? Can parents trust their kids will be safe when they drop them off each day? Today, Adele Ferguson on her Four Corners investigation into how profits are often put ahead of care and how some centres are not what they seem. Editor's note: Adele's investigation 'Betrayal of Trust' goes to air on Monday 17 March at 8.00pm on ABC TV and ABC iviewFeatured:Adele Ferguson, ABC investigative reporter

Living in a retirement village is marketed as safe, low maintenance and fun. But an ABC investigation has found that contract clauses and particularly exit fees can lead to much of a resident's life savings being lost.Today, reporter Adele Ferguson on how families are being gouged and why you shouldn't fall for the glossy brochures. She shares the heartbreaking stories of Joan Green and Lynette Anderson, who lost significant portions of their savings due to exorbitant exit and refurbishment fees. Adele Ferguson says there's a the lack of regulation and oversight in the retirement village sector, suggesting a need for stronger consumer protections and clearer contracts.Featured: Adele Ferguson, ABC investigative reporter Key Topics:Retirement village exit feesHidden costs in retirement villagesRetirement village contractsConsumer protectionRegulation of retirement villagesRetirement village refurbishment fees

Volunteers are the lifeblood of regional communities but over the past 20 years there has been a steep decline in volunteers. Now, there is a glimmer of hope that young people will join groups to pursue their passions.

As it dawned on David Sweeney's father that the people he was investing with online were scammers, he made a shock admission to his family. “I've lost all the money,” he said. It was the start of a fight led by his son David against the banks that had allowed about $1 million to leave his father's accounts. It was an ordeal that lasted for five years, as a bank tried to deny it had been given a warning about the scammers before the money was taken. In the end, David Sweeney's family got all the cash reimbursed, but the battle had taken its toll. Now, the Government has drafted legislation to address the rise in scamming, but it's stopped short of forcing the banks to repay the victims. A reimbursement scheme is already in place in the United Kingdom, and today, investigative reporter Adele Ferguson explains how it's working there to protect people's savings. Featured: Adele Ferguson, ABC investigative reporterKey Topics:Online scamsBanking systemScam prevention legislationConsumer protectionFinancial fraudOption FM scam

Airlines may soon be forced to pay cash refunds to customers in Australia for cancelled or unreasonably delayed flights under the government's much-anticipated crackdown on the aviation sector.It comes after widespread backlash from consumer groups and calls for more competition against Qantas and Virgin airlines, which currently dominate the domestic market.Today, ABC investigative reporter Adele Ferguson on the new rights for travellers and if the industry shake-up goes far enough.Featured: Adele Ferguson, ABC Investigative reporter

Guest: Investigative reporter Adele Ferguson Original recording date: Dec 10, 2020 Original description: Sean Aylmer speaks to Adele Ferguson, investigative journalist at The Age, Sydney Morning Herald and Australian Financial Review*.  They discuss her remarkable career in business journalism, which has seen multiple exposés and even sparked a royal commission into the banking sector. (*Adele has since joined the investigations unit at the ABC)Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To some he's a hero for helping to expose alleged war crimes in Afghanistan, to others he's a criminal who stole and shared military secrets. This week, a judge jailed former military lawyer David McBride for five years and eight months for sharing classified information with journalists.  Today, investigative reporter Adele Ferguson on the case against him and what the jailing means for whistleblowers.  Featured:Adele Ferguson, ABC investigative reporter

To some he's a hero for helping to expose alleged war crimes in Afghanistan, to others he's a criminal who stole and shared military secrets. This week, a judge jailed former military lawyer David McBride for five years and eight months for sharing classified information with journalists.  Today, investigative reporter Adele Ferguson on the case against him and what the jailing means for whistleblowers.  Featured:Adele Ferguson, ABC investigative reporter

Have you ever struggled to get a response from an insurer, or have they fought you on the details of a claim? The profitable insurance companies are facing increasing scrutiny and customers are calling them out for not paying out. Today, investigative reporter Adele Ferguson reveals the firms' ‘delay and deny' tactics that make them so hard to deal with. Featured: Adele Ferguson, ABC investigative reporter

We know there's a lack of competition in the Australian marketplace. Two big supermarkets, two big airlines and just a few more banks and electricity generators. It's leading to prices that are “too high”, according to the former head of the competition watchdog Alan Fels. He's finished a report into price gouging, and he has some ideas on how we can stop Australians from being ripped off. Today, investigative journalist Adele Ferguson explains how big companies trick us into paying more. Featured: Adele Ferguson, investigative journalist

As you head to the supermarket to stock up for your Christmas lunch you can try and shop around for a deal, but it's not easy with Coles and Woolies dominating the market. According to the Greens you'll be paying too much, because they accuse the big players of price gouging. It's an allegation the supermarkets deny. Today, ABC investigative reporter Adele Ferguson discusses why an inquiry into the duopoly is needed and how regulation could help consumers.Featured: Adele Ferguson, ABC investigative reporter

When the Commonwealth Bank was hauled before a Royal Commission back in 2018 it had already tried every trick in the book to try and discredit its critics. From collecting dirt files to harassing journalists, it did everything it could to try and stop the truth about how it was treating its customers from getting out. But thanks to a few dogged former employees, the bank's practices were exposed. Whistleblowers back then and today face risks with little protection from the law. Today, the reporter behind the story, investigative journalist Adele Ferguson, on how the Commonwealth Bank was caught out and why there are mounting calls for whistleblower laws to be strengthened. Featured: Adele Ferguson, ABC investigative reporter

Can you imagine if the tax office went into your bank account and retrieved money it says you owe, without your permission?  Well, it can do that and it does.   It's a practice that distressed ATO employee Richard Boyle so much that he tried to help some taxpayers get around it.  He also became a whistleblower and is now facing charges that could land him in jail for up to 46 years.  Today, investigative journalist Adele Ferguson on his case and how whistleblower laws in Australia are failing all of us. Featured:  Adele Ferguson, ABC investigative reporter

Billions of our taxpayers dollars are going to the big four accounting firms every year, but should we really be outsourcing what can in some cases be top secret work to private firms like Deloitte and PwC? Today, investigative journalist and business columnist, Adele Ferguson on how the firms have infiltrated government departments.  Featured:  Adele Ferguson, ABC investigative journalist

GUEST OVERVIEW: Jeff Morris has worked in financial services since graduating in Economics and Law from Sydney University in 1985. He became a Vice President of the investment bank Bankers Trust and worked for the Commonwealth Bank as a financial planner in 2008. He became a whistleblower to ASIC in 2008 and achieved a measure of vindication when CBA was hit with an enforceable undertaking and forced to compensate victims of malpractice. He suffered retaliation, including a death threat, was diagnosed with PTSD in 2011 and resigned from CBA in February 2013 with a resolve to pursue a Royal Commission into the banking industry, teaming up with journalist Adele Ferguson and Senator John 'Wacka' Williams to secure a Senate Inquiry in June 2013 as a first step. He testified and provided 9 submissions to the Inquiry. The Senate Inquiry reported in June 2014 and its' damning report fully vindicated Jeff Morris and endorsed the call for a Royal Commission. The Banking Royal Commission was finally called in December 2017, exposing egregious misconduct and fully vindicating the stance he had taken since 2008. Literally $Billions in compensation has been paid to victims of bank malpractice as a result of the fire lit by Jeff Morris. Both the Chairman and CEO of CBA eventually apologised to him personally.. His career in financial services was however ended by his whistle blowing. Today he tries to help others going through the whistle blowing journey and campaigns for the reform of whistle blower laws.

From face-lifts to tummy tucks and liposuction, in Australia cosmetic surgery has become a multi-million-dollar business. But things can - and do - go very wrong.  Today, investigative reporter Adele Ferguson on the government's announcement of a crackdown on the cosmetic cowboys. Featured:  Adele Ferguson, investigative reporter, ABC Four Corners, The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald 

From face-lifts to tummy tucks and liposuction, in Australia cosmetic surgery has become a multi-million-dollar business. But things can - and do - go very wrong.  Today, investigative reporter Adele Ferguson on the government's announcement of a crackdown on the cosmetic cowboys. Featured:  Adele Ferguson, investigative reporter, ABC Four Corners, The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald 

Kris Ridgway is a conman who used his position at a respected financial firm to push unauthorised, high risk investment products to his trusting clients. He made at least $1.6 million in commissions, but his investors haven't seen a cent. And now he's confessed. Ridgway was part of a dubious investment scheme that's left Australian families millions of dollars out of pocket. He tells investigative journalist for The Sydney Morning Herald, Adele Ferguson in a joint investigation with 60 Minutes that he's hit "rock bottom", that he's ashamed of his acts, and that he fears ending up in a prison cell. Today, Adele reveals the surprise phone call that led to Ridgway's stunning confession, and the clients he bled dry.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kris Ridgway is a conman who used his position at a respected financial firm to push unauthorised, high risk investment products to his trusting clients. He made at least $1.6 million in commissions, but his investors haven't seen a cent. And now he's confessed. Ridgway was part of a dubious investment scheme that's left Australian families millions of dollars out of pocket. He tells investigative journalist for The Sydney Morning Herald, Adele Ferguson in a joint investigation with 60 Minutes that he's hit "rock bottom", that he's ashamed of his acts, and that he fears ending up in a prison cell. Today, Adele reveals the surprise phone call that led to Ridgway's stunning confession, and the clients he bled dry.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chair: Grant McAvaney Publishing books on topical issues can be a health hazard, requiring deft footwork to avoid defamation suits, suppression orders, risk-averse publishers, cautious lawyers and, most particularly, litigious subjects. Veteran journalists and authors Louise Milligan and Adele Ferguson join with writer and lawyer Eve Thomson to revisit some of their most challenging projects. Event details: Wed 08 Mar, 12:00pm on the East Stage

It's being called the ‘asbestos of the 21st century' - exposure to silica dust particles from engineered stone has placed hundreds of thousands of construction workers at risk of the lung disease - silicosis.  A joint investigation by The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and 60 minutes has uncovered how companies continually place profit before the health of their workers and how regulators fail to do their job. Today, investigative journalist for The Sydney Morning Herald, Adele Ferguson on the disturbing legacy of one of the oldest occupational lung diseases in the world.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This 'About The Tings' episode is all about Behind Her Eyes on Netflix ... it's a walk and talk Behind Her Eyes TV Show Review :) Co-host lilDENNiS wasn't here for this one, but I got to talk about tings like: The Amount of Characters in a Story, Behind Her Eyes Spoilers, Lucid Dreaming, Dr. David Ferguson, Louise Barnsley, Adele Ferguson, Rob Hoyle, Night Terrors, The Out of Body State, Spirit Possession, The Art of Dreaming by Carlos Castaneda, Dreaming and Psychology, The Silver Cord, Behind Her Eyes Theories, Could Someone Take Over Your Body When You Die?, YouTuber Ally Law, Getting Trapped In Another Person's Body, and It's a Bit Windy! Hope you like this one.

GUEST OVERVIEW: Jeff Morris has worked in financial services since graduating in Economics and Law from Sydney University in 1985. He became a Vice President of the investment bank Bankers Trust and worked for the Commonwealth Bank as a financial planner in 2008. He became a whistleblower to ASIC in 2008 and achieved a measure of vindication when CBA was hit with an enforceable undertaking and forced to compensate victims of malpractice. He suffered retaliation, including a death threat, was diagnosed with PTSD in 2011 and resigned from CBA in February 2013 with a resolve to pursue a Royal Commission into the banking industry, teaming up with journalist Adele Ferguson and Senator John 'Wacka' Williams to secure a Senate Inquiry in June 2013 as a first step. He testified and provided 9 submissions to the Inquiry. The Senate Inquiry reported in June 2014 and its' damning report fully vindicated Jeff Morris and endorsed the call for a Royal Commission. The Banking Royal Commission was finally called in December 2017, exposing egregious misconduct and fully vindicating the stance he had taken since 2008. Literally $Billions in compensation has been paid to victims of bank malpractice as a result of the fire lit by Jeff Morris. Both the Chairman and CEO of CBA eventually apologised to him personally. His career in financial services was however ended by his whistle blowing. Today he tries to help others going through the whistle blowing journey and campaigns for the reform of whistle blower laws.

Macca and Paul are joined live on-air by Adele Ferguson, Fairfax journalist, discussing recent bombshell story of Medicare fraud. ABC and Fairfax https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/medicare-rorts-20221018-p5bqpp.html https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-10-17/could-$8-billion-a-year-be-lost-to-medicare-fraud/14087396   @adele_ferguson @theage @smh  @abc730  The post Saturday Magazine 22/October/ 2022 Adele Ferguson: Medicare Fraud appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

This week doctors were left furious after claims suspected fraud, misuse and billing errors are costing Medicare billions of dollars a year.  The Australian Medical Association says it's an unjustified slur with the vast majority of doctors sticking to the rules. Today the journalist behind the report, Adele Ferguson on her investigation and why the profession needs to be held accountable. Featured: Adele Ferguson, reporter, The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald

This week doctors were left furious after claims suspected fraud, misuse and billing errors are costing Medicare billions of dollars a year.  The Australian Medical Association says it's an unjustified slur with the vast majority of doctors sticking to the rules. Today the journalist behind the report, Adele Ferguson on her investigation and why the profession needs to be held accountable. Featured: Adele Ferguson, reporter, The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald

Billing dead patients, giving radiation to children and billing for consultations that never happened: these are just a few example of the ways in which the Medicare system has been rorted by medical professionals.  On today's episode of Please Explain, investigative journalist Adele Ferguson joins Chris Zappone to discuss her story on Medicare misuse and how it affects Australians. Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Billing dead patients, giving radiation to children and billing for consultations that never happened: these are just a few example of the ways in which the Medicare system has been rorted by medical professionals.  On today's episode of Please Explain, investigative journalist Adele Ferguson joins Chris Zappone to discuss her story on Medicare misuse and how it affects Australians. Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They have been dubbed "cosmetic cowboys" and now the federal government is reining them in. Antoinette Lattouf talks to investigative journalist Adele Ferguson about the numerous patients that have spoken out about the painful and permanent damage they have suffered due to poor practices in Australia's cosmetic surgery industry. And their stories have not been in vain.  Health ministers across the country have now agreed to a series of reforms to clean up the sector to ensure doctors providing cosmetic procedures are appropriately qualified and working to the highest health and safety standards. Headlines: - NSW still on flood watch - Former surf star Chris Davidson dies after an alleged one punch attack - Perth man behind bars in Bali for alleged drug smuggling - Woman hit by rollercoaster at Melbourne Royal Show - It's been a mega weekend of sport Follow The Briefing: Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australians spend more than one billion dollars a year on body-altering cosmetic procedures. From Brazilian butt lifts to fat-zapping procedures, breast enhancements and facelifts, the cosmetic surgery industry is huge.  Now, a joint investigation by The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, and 60 Minutes has uncovered how the industry leaves patients unprotected, puts profits before safety and the laws that allow doctors with minimal surgical training to call themselves cosmetic surgeons. Adele Ferguson is the journalist who investigated Australia's cosmetic cowboys and she joins host Nathanael Cooper for today's episode of Please Explain. Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australians spend more than one billion dollars a year on body-altering cosmetic procedures. From Brazilian butt lifts to fat-zapping procedures, breast enhancements and facelifts, the cosmetic surgery industry is huge.  Now, a joint investigation by The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, and 60 Minutes has uncovered how the industry leaves patients unprotected, puts profits before safety and the laws that allow doctors with minimal surgical training to call themselves cosmetic surgeons. Adele Ferguson is the journalist who investigated Australia's cosmetic cowboys and she joins host Nathanael Cooper for today's episode of Please Explain. Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adele Ferguson @adele_ferguson, discusses the importance of independent media and we imagine a world where JOY didn't exist. The post Adele Ferguson appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Dr Daniel Lanzer is Australia's most well-known cosmetic surgeon, boasting millions of followers on Tik Tok and Instagram. He's performed thousands of procedures over more than 30 years and owns facilities in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth. But a joint investigation by The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald and Four Corners has uncovered disturbing allegations of unsafe medical procedures at his clinics. There were allegations some patients had 10 litres of fat and fluid removed in one procedure, and staff had been asked to store human fat in their fridges at home. Daniel Lanzer, meanwhile, denies any wrongdoing. Today on Please Explain, investigative reporter Adele Ferguson joins Bianca Hall to discuss her months-long investigation. Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Daniel Lanzer is Australia's most well-known cosmetic surgeon, boasting millions of followers on Tik Tok and Instagram. He's performed thousands of procedures over more than 30 years and owns facilities in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth. But a joint investigation by The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald and Four Corners has uncovered disturbing allegations of unsafe medical procedures at his clinics. There were allegations some patients had 10 litres of fat and fluid removed in one procedure, and staff had been asked to store human fat in their fridges at home. Daniel Lanzer, meanwhile, denies any wrongdoing. Today on Please Explain, investigative reporter Adele Ferguson joins Bianca Hall to discuss her months-long investigation. Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Millions of dollars of mining royalty payments are feared to have been squandered and special administrators are scrambling to unravel a maze of entities associated with one of the country’s most prominent native title organisations. The Adnyamathanha Traditional Lands Association (ATLA), was set up in 2001 to look after the interests of some 3000 Adnyamathanha people over 41,000 square kilometres in the Flinders Ranges in South Australia. Today on Please Explain, Tory Maguire speaks with investigative journalist Adele Ferguson, who travelled to South Australia to look into just one example of the endemic and unique challenges faced by many Indigenous organisations across the country. Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Millions of dollars of mining royalty payments are feared to have been squandered and special administrators are scrambling to unravel a maze of entities associated with one of the country’s most prominent native title organisations. The Adnyamathanha Traditional Lands Association (ATLA), was set up in 2001 to look after the interests of some 3000 Adnyamathanha people over 41,000 square kilometres in the Flinders Ranges in South Australia. Today on Please Explain, Tory Maguire speaks with investigative journalist Adele Ferguson, who travelled to South Australia to look into just one example of the endemic and unique challenges faced by many Indigenous organisations across the country. Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 18 January 2021 In this episode of Fear and Greed's summer series, Sean Aylmer speaks to Adele Ferguson, investigative journalist at The Age, Sydney Morning Herald and Australian Financial Review. They discuss her remarkable career in business journalism, which has seen multiple exposés and even sparked a royal commission into the banking sector.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer speaks to Adele Ferguson, investigative journalist with The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald and the Australian Financial Review, about the composition of company boards. In particular, they look at the relatively small pool of directors sitting on boards of the ASX300 and the problems that can stem from a lack of diversity of views.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 15 December 2020 Australia’s $85-billion iron ore export sector gets caught up in the Canberra-Beijing trade stoush, as coal is banned from China. Also today: New Zealand and Australia are set to create a travel bubble in March next year The share prices of two of the country’s biggest companies hit new record highs And why the largest group of dental clinics are smiling Plus an interview with The Age and Sydney Morning Herald investigative reporter Adele Ferguson about the men and women’s clubs that make up boards in Australia.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, national editor Tory Maguire is joined by investigative journalist Adele Ferguson to discuss the joint investigation by The Herald, The Age, and Four Corners into Australia's $60 billion workers’ compensation system.  The investigation uncovered mismanagement of the state government scheme in NSW and ‘unethical’ conduct in Victoria. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Listen while I talk to Adele Ferguson a Nurse Educator in both Intensive care and the Emergency department at Whakatane Hospital, a small rural community in the Eastern Bay of Plenty here in New Zealand. Twitter: @adeleeducator

This week on Please Explain Tory Maguire dissects Westpac's week from hell with Sydney Morning Herald Investigative Journalist and Columnist, Adele Ferguson and Business Reporter, Clancy Yeates. Become a subscriber Our supporters power our newsrooms and are critical for the sustainability of news coverage. Becoming a subscriber also gets you exclusive behind-the-scenes content and invitations to special events. Click on the links to subscribe to The Age or The Sydney Morning Herald.

Adele is a multi-award winning Business Writer, Columnist & Author. Her investigations go behind corporate spin & expose corporate wrongdoing. She is a strong advocate for improving whistleblower protections & giving vulnerable people a voice. Her series of investigations into the banks over the past five years helped bring about a royal commission into the sector. Her book 'Banking Bad' tells the story behind the Hayne royal commission & how corporate greed broke our trust & failed Australia.

The shocking truth about Australia's financial institutions, as told by the journalist who did most to bring about Australia's banking royal commission.

Multi-award-winning journalist, Adele Ferguson talks to Cheryl Akle about her investigations into banks which helped bring about the royal commission, and her new book, Banking Bad. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join Caroline Wilson and Corrie Perkin for Ep 98.  Our guest on the show this week is multi award winning journalist Adele Ferguson, the reporter who broke the stories that led to a Royal Commission. Adele joins Caro and Corrie to discuss her new book Banking Bad.  We check in with the August 'Goal of the Month' and Caro admits she's back to her pine cone hoarding ways with her GLT.  In BSF Corrie has 6 Great Father's Day Books for Dad, Caro's been watching reruns of Shetland and cooking up delicious braised duck (get the recipe HERE or see below).  Banking Bad by Adele Ferguson The Chain by Adrian McKinty The New Girl by Daniel Silva Veg by Jamie Oliver Working with Winston; The Unsung Women Behind Britain's Greatest Statesman by Cita Stelzer On the Marsh by Simon Barnes  In '6 Quick Questions' we discuss the 'Bro Code' amongst footballers, debate Seinfeld v Friends and winter tips.  Thanks to our show sponsor VitalSmarts. Let’s face it, we’ve all been in a situation where our emotions have controlled the conversation. We say something we don’t truly mean or what we do say lands badly. By learning real speak up skills you will be able control the tough conversations and have them go well. Visit Vitalsmarts.com.au/dstm to find out more. For videos and pics make sure you follow us on Instagram @DontShootPod. Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.  Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Follow us on Twitter via @dontshootpod 'Don't Shoot The Messenger' is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia. BRAISED DUCK WITH BACON, PRUNES and KALE Ingredients 4 duck legs 6 pitted prunes zest of ½ an orange 8 golden shallots, peeled ½ cup dry sherry 1 cup chicken stock or water 2 thick slices of smoked bacon, cut in half (check gluten-free, if required) 1 bay leaf ½ bunch of kale 1 tsp butter Method 1. Preheat the oven to 180C. 2. Over a moderate heat, warm a tablespoon of vegetable oil in a non-stick pan. Add the duck legs and gently cook, skin side down, until golden. Transfer the duck legs to a crock pot or small deep braising pan. (It is best if the duck legs fit snugly.) 3. Add the prunes, orange zest, shallots, sherry, stock, bacon and bay leaf. Cover the pot with a lid, place it in the oven and cook for half an hour before turning the heat down to 140C. 4. Continue to cook for two hours, checking from time to time to make sure all of the liquid doesn't evaporate. If it begins to dry out, top up with half a glass of water. When the duck is fork-tender and almost falling off the bone, remove the pot from the oven and leave to cool. 5. Remove the duck legs from the pan and transfer the braising liquid and contents to a small saucepan. Simmer the ingredients until reduced to a thick sauce. 6. Wipe out the braising pan, add the duck legs and return to the oven to warm through briefly. While the duck is warming, blanch the kale in a large pot of salted water for three minutes. Strain the kale well and toss with a little butter and a pinch of salt. Place one duck leg in each of four plates, spoon the reduced sauce evenly over the duck legs and add some dressed kale on the side.

As part of ANU's Authors In Conversation series, I spoke with Adele Ferguson about Banking Bad, her account of corporate cover-ups, whistleblowers and how she broke the stories that led to the Banking Royal Commission.

The Banking Royal Commission revealed evidence of shocking misconduct, fraud and even crime within banking, superannuation and financial services industry. Adele Ferguson sparked the inquiry with her investigative stories and she takes you behind the scenes of how the royal commissions started and what she thinks should happen next.

Adele Ferguson is an award-winning investigative journalist best known for her work exposing misconduct and fraud in the...

Join Caroline Wilson, Corrie Perkin and guest Mike Sheahan for Ep 95 'Not Intrusive But Decisive'.  We've got a spring in our step after a win by the Aussies in the first Test Match - can we finally leave Sandpaper Gate behind? There's plenty to discuss in AFL news including the appointment of Brian Walsh as Gillon McLachlan's new right hand man at the AFL Caro grills Mike about his return to podcasting with Sam Newman on You Cannot Be Serious plus Mike talks about his recent outback adventures.  Mike's 'Crush of the Week' is journalist and author Adele Ferguson (who's just released her new book Banking Bad).  In BSF - Mike's been reading (and loving) Commander in Cheat by Rick Reilly, Caro's raving about a new German film called Never Look Away and Corrie shares a guacamole recipe from the new kids cook book Lunch At 10 Pomegranate Street by Felicita Sala (see the picture on our Ep 95 Facebook post for the recipe).  BSF is thanks to our show sponsor VitalSmarts. Let’s face it, we’ve all been in a situation where our emotions have controlled the conversation. We say something we don’t truly mean or what we do say lands badly. By learning real speak up skills you will be able control the tough conversations and have them go well. Visit Vitalsmarts.com.au/dstm to find out more. For videos and pics make sure you follow us on Instagram @DontShootPod. Like our Facebook page and hit 'Sign Up' to receive weekly updates HERE.  Email the show via feedback@dontshootpod.com.au Follow us on Twitter via @dontshootpod 'Don't Shoot The Messenger' is produced, engineered and edited by Jane Nield for Crocmedia.

This week Kulja and Dylan speak with journalist Adele Ferguson about her new book Banking Bad and the royal commission into the banks.Then, director of the new film Buoyancy screening at MIFF comes on the show with supply chain expert Kate Skattang to talk about the film and international slavery tied to fishing.

Adele Ferguson is a multi-award winning senior business writer and columnist for leading Fairfax newspapers The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald and the Australian Financial Review. Her new book is called Banking Bad, a look at how corporate greed broke our trust and failed Australia. Ferguson tells the full story of the power imbalance, toxic culture and cover-ups in Australian banking. Joel sat down to talk with Adele on her new book, how she got started on the topic, the Royal Commission and the scams that led to it, whistle blowers, the media, where she sees things heading now after the Royal Commission and so much more. Books mentioned in this podcast: Banking Bad by Adele Ferguson —> https://bit.ly/2MEMemz Host: Joel Naoum Guest: Adele Ferguson

Adele Ferguson on the dishonest dealings of Australia's banks and financial institutions, and the damage done to customers and whistleblowers

Banking Bad: How Corporate Greed and Broken Governance Failed Australia Whistleblowers. Corporate cover-ups. One journalist's fight for the truth. Adele Ferguson's reporting on the banking sector played a key role in forcing the government to announce the Hayne Royal Commission. On the back of the release of her book, "Banking Bad" on August 5, Ferguson sits down with Business Editor Mathew Dunckley for fascinating a behind-the-scenes conversation on the state of the finance sector, whether the royal commission went far enough and her fight for truth in a years-long investigation.  Since this episode of Please Explain was recorded the government has released legislation taking up some of the Hayne royal commission’s recommendations on insurance and fees for financial planners. The Please Explain team greatly value your feedback - you can email us here. We'd love to hear from you. And if you value independent, quality journalism, please subscribe to The Age or The Sydney Morning Herald. Thanks for listening and don't forget to check out more great podcasts from The Age & SMH.

In this episode of Streets of Your Town - The Journo Project - I interview eight time Walkley Award winning business writer Adele Ferguson. Her investigations into Australia's financial services, franchising and retirement living industries have sparked numerous inquiries including the Hayne banking royal commission. This year Adele was also made a member of the Order of Australia for her services to journalism. She tells me in this interview for Streets of Your Town The Journo Project - how she gives all the credit to the whistleblowers who played such a crucial part in her investigations, saying the awards are as much theirs as hers.

For whistleblowers, journalists and democracy, it’s been a confronting few weeks. Last week many of us were disturbed to see the Australian Federal Police raiding two media outlets - News Corp journalist Annika Smethurst and the ABC - using the fig leaf of protecting our national security. This is week Investigations Editor Michael Bachelard speaks with two of the country’s most decorated investigative journalists - Adele Ferguson and Nick McKenzie - about the obstacles they face in breaking the stories that matter to all Australians. Host: Michael Bachelard, Investigations Editor, The Age Guests: Adele Ferguson, senior business reporter, The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age Nick McKenzie, Deputy Investigations Editor, The Age Johan Lidberg, Associate Professor of Journalism, School of Media, Film and Journalism, Monash University

Adele Ferguson, the celebrated journalist who many credit as the driving force behind the banking royal commission, says that the commission 'didn't go anywhere near far enough.' KYM SMITH/AAPToday on Media Files, it’s journalism versus the big banks. We’re hearing from Adele Ferguson, the celebrated journalist who many credit as the driving force behind the banking royal commission. Adele Ferguson is a reporter with the Sydney Morning Herald and the Age and a columnist for the Australian Financial Review. Over many years, her reporting has exposed the way financial institutions have flouted the rules and how regulators like the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) have consistently failed to hold financial institutions to account. New to podcasts? Podcasts are often best enjoyed using a podcast app. All iPhones come with the Apple Podcasts app already installed, or you may want to listen and subscribe on another app such as Pocket Casts (click here to listen to Media Files on Pocket Casts). You can also hear us on any of the apps below. Just pick a service from one of those listed below and click on the icon to find Media Files. Additional credits Producers: Andy Hazel and Gavin Nebauer Theme music: Susie Wilkins. Image KYM SMITH/AAP The authors do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

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Award winning journalist Adele Ferguson in conversation with ASA Director Stephen Mayne, on how she became involved in Gina Rinehart's story at the ASA Melbourne Investor Forum

Award winning journalist Adele Ferguson in conversation with ASA Director Stephen Mayne, discussing royal banking commissions, whistle blowing, and wage fraud at the ASA Melbourne Investor Forum.

This week in a special episode of Fourth Estate we're featuring business reporter Adele Ferguson's 2016 Press Freedom address on the need to protect whistleblowers. Hosted by Jack Fisher. This address was delivered at the 2016 Press Freedom Australia Dinner, presented by MEAA, the IFJ Asia Pacific and the Walkley Foundation. The Press Freedom Australia Dinner raises funds for the Media Safety and Solidarity Fund. The MSSF is supported by donations from Australian journalists and media personnel to assist colleagues in the Asia-Pacific region through times of emergency, war and hardship. Established in 2005, the fund is a unique and tangible product of strong interregional comradeship. it is administered through the Asia-Pacific office of the International Federation of Journalists in collaboration with MEAA and the Media Safety and Solidarity board. Thanks to the Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance, The Walkley Foundation and the International Federation of Journalists. Fourth Estate is produced by 2SER 107.3 radio in Sydney and is broadcast across the Community Radio Network in Australia.

Investigative reporter Adele Ferguson tells chilling tales of the consequences of blowing the whistle, in a speech for the Press Freedom Australia Dinner on May 6, 2016. Produced by Kate Golden of The Walkley Foundation. The Walkleys put on the dinner with the Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance and the International Federation of Journalists. Music is "Puzzle Pieces" by Lee Rosevere. Recording by APAC, Australia's Public Affairs Channel. To learn more about whistleblowers and press freedom in Australia, read the 2016 report at pressfreedom.org.au.