Podcasts about national anti corruption commission

Keeping track of the National Anti-Corruption Commission and Robodebt is tricky - first there's no investigation, then there's some kind of review, then there's a search for an eminent person....In this episode, we talk about where things are at, managing conflicts of interest, and whether corruption always involves brown paper bags.For Rick Morton's reporting on this:Eight minutes outside: how the NACC failed on robodebtNACC dumped Gleeson over concerns for CoalitionNACC integrity officer quits over integrityOther recommended reads:Annabel Crabb's article on PM Albanese's response to the Qantas upgrades controversyJoe Aston's book The Chairman's LoungeOpening grab features National Anti-Corruption Commissioner Paul Brereton, appearing before the NACC Parliamentary Joint Committee, 22 November 2024.Now for some appropriately bureaucratic disclaimers....While we have tried to be as thorough in our research as busy full time jobs and lives allow, we definitely don't guarantee that we've got all the details right.If you want rigorous reporting on Robodebt, we recommend the work of Rick Morton at the Saturday Paper, Chris Knaus and Luke Henriques-Gomes at the Guardian, Ben Eltham at Crikey, Julian Bajkowski at The Mandarin, and of course, the Robodebt Royal Commission itself.Please feel free to email us corrections, episode suggestions, or anything else, at thewestminstertraditionpod@gmail.com.Thanks to PanPot audio for our intro and outro music. 'Til next time!

In deciding not to probe robodebt, the National Anti-Corruption Commission seemingly failed its first big test. But the NACC has been given a second chance to reconsider an investigation into the unlawful scheme and six people referred for possible corruption by a royal commission. Former solicitor-general Justin Gleeson was approached to review the decision, but the offer was withdrawn over concerns it might offend a former Coalition minister who is among the people referred. Today, senior reporter for The Saturday Paper Rick Morton on the dumping of the proposed robodebt investigation and what it means for the future of the NACC. Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and Instagram Guest: Senior reporter for The Saturday Paper, Rick Morton.

Hello, and welcome to episode 132 of the Financial Crime Weekly Podcast, I'm Chris Kirkbride. Another relatively quiet week overall, and I can assure you that is not a complaint. On sanctions, licensing changes in the UK, in addition to further designations, the US targets third-countries aiding Russia in its military action in Ukraine, while the UN raises the issue of sanctions-related justice. On bribery and corruption, the National Anti-Corruption Commission will think again about the robodebt references made to it, while on fraud, the SFO has made changes to fraud reporting. This week's financial crime news ends with a round-up of cybercrime news, where the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation has announced major action against malware attackers.A transcript of this podcast is available at www.crimes.financial, with links to the stories.

When the Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme handed down its findings, the commissioner in charge went to great lengths to refer six individuals to the National Anti-Corruption Commission for investigation. What followed outraged many, particularly the victims of the scheme: The NACC announced that it would not act on the referrals. That decision generated so many complaints that it has since been investigated by the inspector of the NACC, Gail Furness. Now, that investigation has found that not only should the decision be revisited, but the head of the NACC himself engaged in “officer misconduct”. Today, senior reporter for The Saturday Paper, Rick Morton, on what this means for the integrity of Australia's corruption watchdog. Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and Instagram Guest: Senior reporter for The Saturday Paper, Rick Morton.

Acknowledgement of Country// Headlines// Language warning!We listen to Krautungalung Elder Bunjileenee Robbie Thorpe's speech at last Sunday's Free Palestine Rally on the 27th of October. Uncle Robbie, introduced by Nour Salman, updated the crowd on his legal battles against those complicit in genocide, both in Palestine and here in Australia. Our thanks to 3CR volunteer Tom for recording!Uncle Robbie has two upcoming court hearings in the Federal and Melbourne Magistrate's Courts, where he's continuing to fight the illegal occupation of Aboriginal land here and israel's genocide of Palestinians. On Monday 11 November 2024, join Uncle Robbie at 9:30AM at the Federal Court, 305 William Street, Melbourne, where Attorney General Mark Dreyfus will be added as a respondant to the question: is the fire at Camp Sovereignty protected by Australia's Constitution? On Tuesday 10 December 2024, join Uncle Robbie at 9:30AM at Room 4 of the Melbourne Magistrate's Court, 233 William Street, Melbourne, to pursue the genocide prosecution of Mark Regev, former adviser to israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Stay up to date with these cases by following @blackpeoplesunion and @campsovereignty on Instagram.// We replay Michelle Fahy's presentation at the Independent and Peaceful Australia Network (IPAN) 2024 Conference, which was held earlier this month in Perth. In this speech, Michelle talks about the importance of a strong and fearless National Anti Corruption Commission for a peaceful democracy. The theme of IPAN's 2024 conference was Sleepwalking into War?, and you can find out more and watch the keynotes here. You can read and support Michelle's excellent independent investigative reporting on links between the weapons industry and the Australian government by subscribing to her substack, Undue Influence.// Jacquie Kelly and Nicole McKay from the community environmental justice group Friends of Nyah Vinifera Park join us to discuss the legal challenge that they're mounting with support from Environmental Justice Australia against the Victorian Government's planned environmental engineering works on the Murray River floodplain in northwest Victoria. Justified under the Murray Darling Basin Plan, the Victorian Government is seeking to embark on a multi-million dollar project creating levee banks and installing large pumps, weirs and water regulators at several locations along the Murray River to divert water onto floodplains and provide a reduced amount of water for these floodplain ecosystems. You can find out more about the legal challenge here, and support Friends of Nyah Vinifera Park's campaign fundraising here.// Palestinian filmmaker Reema joins us to talk about an upcoming film fundraiser on Tuesday November 12th for RISE Refugees, Survivors and Ex-Detainees and Gaza Mutual Aid Solidarity. The event will showcase two documentaries made this year about Palestinian and Yemeni resistance: From Inside the Mind of Sinwar and We Shall Prevail, and starts at 6PM on the 12th at Kathleen Syme Library in Carlton. Stickers and zines will be available for free and t-shirts will be sold by donation. The venue is fully accessible and masks will be provided. Find out more here.// Songs// Find My Way Back - Samuel Gaskin and Kee'ahn// The Bridge - Yirrmal// Eternity - Mi-kaisha//

Chris O'Keefe has called on the Prime Minister to refer himself to the National Anti-Corruption Commission for an investigation into his flight upgrades as Australia has bigger issues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Louis Dreyfus Company's takeover of Namoi Cotton. NT land councils raided by National Anti-Corruption Commission.

Topics:Discussing Politics, Democracy, and Current AffairsIn this episode of 'The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove' podcast, Trevor, Scott, and Joe convene to discuss a variety of contemporary issues, including the political situation in France following Macron's appointment of a new Prime Minister and the implications for French democracy. They delve into the recent National Anti-Corruption Commission's controversial decision not to investigate referrals from the Robo Debt Royal Commission. The conversation also touches on historical and present comparisons of governance systems, particularly between Western democracies and China's political structure, and examines Kamala Harris's potential impact on U.S. politics. Topics such as environmental policies, the Greens' historical decisions, and recent events in Israel and Palestine round out the discussion, all interwoven with live chat room interactions and commentary from listeners.00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview00:30 French Politics: Macron's Controversial Moves03:52 Historical Context: Vichy France and WWII04:46 Economic Inequality and Retirement Age in France07:11 Debate on the Greens and Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme18:15 National Anti-Corruption Commission and Robo Debt Inquiry26:42 Star Casino Controversies31:03 Government Appointments and Delays32:10 Free Speech and Anti-Semitism Debate38:40 Debating the International Rules Based Order40:05 Critique of Kamala Harris and US Politics43:13 US-Israel Relations and Kamala's Stance52:23 Comparing US and Chinese Political Systems01:02:24 The Future of Taiwan and Democracy01:08:32 Concluding Thoughts on Democracy and GovernanceTo financially support the Podcast you can make:a per-episode donation via Patreon or one-off donation via credit card; orone-off or regular donations via Paypal orif you are into Cryptocurrency you can send Satoshis. We Livestream every Monday night at 8:00 pm Brisbane time. Follow us on Facebook or YouTube. Watch us live and join the discussion in the chat room.You can sign up for our newsletter, which links to articles that Trevor has highlighted as potentially interesting and that may be discussed on the podcast. You will get 3 emails per week.We have a website. www.ironfistvelvetglove.com.auYou can email us. The address is trevor@ironfistvelvetglove.com.auYou can send us a voicemail message at SpeakpipeWe have a sister podcast called IFVG Evergreen. It is a collection of evergreen content from the weekly podcast. Transcripts started in episode 324. You can use

The Albanese government's long-promised National Anti-Corruption Commission was met with high hopes that it would weed out corruption within our institutions and restore faith in politics. But when it came to its first big test – investigating the robodebt scandal – it took the commission a year to decide it would do nothing. Now, there are concerns that the NACC is failing to live up to its obligations and has been marred by silence and secrecy. Today, special correspondent in Canberra for The Saturday Paper Jason Koutsoukis, on what the National Anti-Corruption Commission has achieved one year on and whether it's enough. Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and Instagram Guest: Special correspondent for The Saturday Paper Jason Koutsoukis

On a remote island in the Gulf of Carpentaria, there are two towns. One is home to a thriving economy. It has a golf course, cinema and tennis courts. It's the richest postcode in the Northern Territory. Most of the people who live there are white. The other is home to the Anindilyakwa people - the Traditional Owners. The locals live just a few hundred metres from the world's largest manganese mine. Here, life outcomes are worse than anywhere else in the country.  This jarring contrast raises questions about where the royalties of this mine are flowing – and why the Traditional Owners are seeing so little return to their community. Now, the National Indigenous Australians Agency has referred the white chief executive of the Anindilyakwa Land Council to the National Anti-Corruption Commission over his plan to take a personal 10 per cent stake in a mining project on the island. Today, Gunaikurnai and Wotjobaluk writer Ben Abbatangelo on the plan and the man who stood in its way. Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and Instagram Guest: Gunaikurnai and Wotjobaluk writer Ben Abbatangelo

In this episode of New Politics, we explore the troubling decision by the National Anti-Corruption Commission to not pursue investigations against six public officials previously involved with the Coalition government's Robodebt scheme. Despite significant public and political expectations spurred by the scathing findings of the Robodebt Royal Commission, the NACC's decision is a severe disappointment, a failure at its first major test.We look at the ramifications of this decision, which has not only disillusioned many affected by the Robodebt scheme—a policy that has been linked to immense financial and personal distress—but also raised questions about the effectiveness and independence of the NACC. With over $1.8 billion lost and profound societal impacts, including over 2,000 suicides, the decision to forego investigation into a scheme deemed neither fair nor legal by many scholars and legal analysts has sparked significant public outcry.Further complicating the political landscape are the revived “climate wars,” with Liberal Party leader Peter Dutton's controversial statements on withdrawing from the Paris agreement and refusing to set new emissions targets unless elected. We unpack the potential political and environmental consequences of such positions, especially in light of the significant electoral shifts in traditionally conservative areas, which now demand greater action on climate change. How will the Liberal Party gain the seats it needs to win at the next election if it just antagonises the electorate?Also, we touch on the ongoing tensions surrounding the King's Birthday honours and the recent media uproar involving former Liberal Treasurer Peter Costello at Nine Media, alongside global issues such as the continuing dire situation in Gaza. With escalating violence and international diplomatic efforts to broker peace, we examine the broader implications of these conflicts on global politics and humanitarian efforts.Join us as we explore these pressing issues, and uncover the layers of complexity in these governance challenges and the ongoing struggle for integrity and accountability in Australian politics.

When the robodebt royal commission's final report landed, it was scathing. It condemned the entire scheme, the individuals who rolled it out and the government culture that enabled it. The commissioner went to significant lengths to refer six people to the then very fresh National Anti-Corruption Commission. But last week, the NACC decided to drop the investigation, essentially saying it had nothing to add. So, what's the motivation behind this shift? Why not take a swing at the architects of such a discredited and damaging scheme? Today, senior reporter for The Saturday Paper Rick Morton on why no one is being held to account for the scheme and the impact on victims. Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and Instagram Guest: Senior reporter for The Saturday Paper, Rick Morton

Nine News Reporter Eliza Edward, joined Peter Gleeson on 4BC Drive to reveal that the National Anti-Corruption Commission has decided not to commence a corruption investigation into Robodebt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been revealed about $2 billion dollars from the National Disability Insurance Scheme has been used to make dodgy purchases such as drugs, cars and holidays. The National Anti-Corruption Commission is investigating three staff members at Tourism Australia who allegedly charged taxpayers more than $130,000 bucks for personal travel expenses. In India, Narendra Modi has been re-elected as prime minister. Chrissy Teigen was pretty shaken after a plane she was on had to abort its takeoff at the last second. Alec Baldwin and his wife have announced they're set to star in their own reality show, which will document their lives raising their seven kids. To sport - Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the French Open due to an injured knee. There's a chance Melbourne could host a UFC event either next year or in 2026 as part of a new landmark deal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello, and welcome to episode 102 of the Financial Crime Weekly Podcast, I'm Chris Kirkbride. It has been a remarkably busy week this week. While the sanctions news was a limited, further action has been taken by the US against those facilitating Iranian sanctions evasion, but the main content this week comes in the form of bribery and market abuse news. In fact, there has been a noticeable trend over recent weeks in the number of stories relating to bribery and market abuse. Why? Maybe it's the cost of living, but that argument falls down when you think of the wealth of some of the individuals concerned. Maybe it's because they might be seen, wrongly in my view, as victimless crime. At least that used to be the view in relation to market abuse. Anyway, there is a load of news from those areas. In other news, the Financial Action Task Force has updated on the implementation of recommendation 15 by all FATF members and materially important virtual asset service providers. What else? Well, there's a big report from Europol and the usual round-up of cyber-attack news. Let's crack on. As usual, I have linked the main stories flagged in the podcast in the description. These are: Ajax, Supervisory Board suspends Alex Kroes due to strong indications of insider trading.Cyber Safety Review Board, Review of the Summer 2023 Microsoft Exchange Online Intrusion.Cyber Safety Review Board, Cyber Safety Review Board Releases Report on Microsoft Online Exchange Incident from Summer 2023 (press release).Department of Justice, Swiss Commodities Trading Company Pleads Guilty to Foreign Bribery Scheme.Department of Justice, Justice Department's Investigation into International Commodities Trading Companies' Foreign Bribery Schemes Results in Six Corporate Resolutions and 20 Individuals Convicted.Department of Justice, United States Seeks Forfeiture of Former Mongolian Prime Minister's Luxury New York City Apartments Purchased with Proceeds of Corruption Scheme.Department of Justice, Justice Department Seeks Forfeiture of $14 Million Manhattan Apartments Purchased with Proceeds of Mongolian Corruption Scheme.Department of Justice, U.S. Attorney Announces Charges In Four Separate Insider Trading Cases Against 10 Individuals, Including Drug Company Employees, Investment Firm Executive Director, And SPAC Investors.European Securities and Markets Authority, ESMA publishes latest edition of its newsletter (press release).European Securities and Markets Authority, Spotlight on Markets.Europol, Europol report identifies the most threatening criminal networks in the EU (press release).Europol, Report: Decoding the EU's most threatening criminal networks.Europol, Europol press conference: Decoding the most threatening criminal networks (YouTube).Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI Countering Cyber Threats Through ‘Joint, Sequenced Operations,' Director Says (press release).Federal Bureau of Investigation, Director Wray's Remarks at the FBI and University of Kansas Cybersecurity Conference.Financial Action Task Force, Status of implementation of Recommendation 15 by FATF Members and Jurisdictions with Materially Important VASP Activity.Financial Conduct Authority, Stuart Bayes found guilty of insider dealing.Gambling Commission, Bet365 to pay £582,120 for regulatory failures.Home Office, Response to consultation on changes to bodies granted investigatory powers.National Anti-Corruption Commission, Guidelines for participating in anti-corruption and investment confidence in Thailand.Office of Foreign Assets Control, Treasury Targets Network Facilitating Shipments Valued in Hundreds of Millions for Iranian Military.Securities and Exchange Commission, Litigation Release No. 25962 / April 2, 2024: Securities and Exchange Commission v. Treusch, No. 1:24-civ-01050 (E.D.N.Y. filed Feb. 11, 2024).The White House, Water and Wastewater cyber-attack letter.UK Statutory Instruments, The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (References to Financial Investigators) (England and Wales and Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Order 2024 SI No 425. 

In this special year-end episode, we look at the significant political events that shaped politics in 2023. From the highs and lows of governance to the pressing issues that grabbed headlines, join us as we unravel the complexities of Australian politics.Voice to Parliament: We start with an in-depth analysis of the Voice to Parliament initiative, a major theme throughout the year. Despite early momentum, the prolonged campaign witnessed dwindling support, leading to an unfortunate failure in the referendum. Housing challenges: The multifaceted housing crisis: from affordability issues in urban and regional areas to debates over social housing and the Housing Australian Future Fund, we explore the evolving landscape of Australian housing.Sino-Australian relations: A significant turnaround in relations with China marks another key discussion point. We examine the easing of sanctions and tariffs, the political nuances of this relationship, and the broader implications for Australian foreign policy.Robodebt and anti-corruption: The establishment of the National Anti-Corruption Commission and the Robodebt Royal Commission brought some closure to lingering issues of mismanagement. We review these developments and their impact on governance.Defamation cases and the role of the mainstream media: High-profile defamation cases and the role of mainstream media in shaping public opinion receive a critical look. We look at the ramifications of these cases and the ongoing debate over media behaviour, influence and ownership.Gaza conflict: We also cover the tragic events in Gaza, examining Australia's diplomatic stance and the international calls for peace, and how there has been a shift in international support for Israel.There also the issues that didn't feature highly, but they should have—the current state of COVID-19 in Australia, including new variants and public health responses; environmental issues, particularly the lack of significant action on climate change, despite its growing urgency and public concern; domestic violence, gender pay equity, and workplace harassment, require continued attention and action in these critical areas.Song listing:‘Stranger In Moscow', Tame Impala.‘Hungry Face', Mogwai.‘Praise You', Fat Boy Slim.

How can whistle-blowers contribute to Australia's national security? What roles do parliamentary committees and the courts play in national security oversight? And how should national security and secrecy be balanced with human rights and transparency?    In this episode, Kieran Pender and Dominique Dalla-Pozza join Danielle Ireland-Piper to talk about the importance of accountability, and mechanisms of oversight, in Australia's national security ecosystem.  Dr Danielle Ireland-Piper is an Associate Professor and Academic Director at the ANU National Security College. Kieran Pender is a senior lawyer at the Human Rights Law Centre. He is also an honorary lecturer at the ANU College of Law. Dr Dominique Dalla-Pozza is a Senior Lecturer at the ANU College of Law and has also recently joined the ANU National Security College.  Show notes:    ANU National Security College academic programs: find out more   The National Anti-Corruption Commission: find out more  Independent National Security Legislation Monitor report: find out more  We'd love to hear from you! Send in your questions, comments, and suggestions to NatSecPod@anu.edu.au. You can tweet us @NSC_ANU and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes. The National Security Podcast is available on Acast, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The political year has come to an end with parliament concluding its final sitting day last week. Looking back on the year that was, the big political milestones can seem like a bit of a blur. In today's deep dive, we're going to look at some of the year's biggest political milestones, from Robodebt to the National Anti-Corruption Commission. We'll remind you of what you've forgotten and explain what you've missed. CreditsJournalist: Harry SekulichHosts: Zara Seidler and Sam KoslowskiProducer: Ninah KopelSubscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterBuy our new book No Silly QuestionsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last month the city of Derna, Libya was destroyed by an intense hurricane that hit the city and surrounding mountains. Two dams, built in the 1970s and not maintained since 2002, burst overnight, sending a 23-foot high wall of water rushing through the city. Over 25% of the city's infrastructure got destroyed and thousands of people were swept out into the ocean or crushed under crumbling buildings. For about a week the international community focused on this tragedy, but then attention shifted elsewhere. However, the crisis for the people of Derna did not end there, as tens of thousands remain in need of basic support; from housing, to food, clean water, and medicine. The World Affairs Council of New Hampshire connected with an International Visitor Leadership Program alumni Akram Bannur, from his home in Tripoli, Libya to learn more about the ongoing crisis, what led to such a catastrophic disaster, and what the people of Derna need in order to continue as survivors of the flood and not succumbing to the humanitarian disaster that ensued. This conversation comes with lessons to learn for people around the world, particularly about the importance of ensuring critical infrastructure remains in tip-top shape as more and more extreme weather events challenge the systems in place. Mr. Akram Moh H. I. Bannur works as a general secretary at the National Anti-Corruption Commission in Libya where he provides advisory services and technical expertise to specialized anti-corruption bodies and units on preventing, detecting, and prosecuting cases of corruption.

Ben Davison is BACK after a two week break with a deep dive on the FIVE big issues that should be dominating the national debate. 98% of our public schools don't have the resources they need.  Ben reads out a message from a listener about how the failure to support every child has left class sizes too big, teachers overworked and kids missing out on the support they need. Inflation is coming down.  The spokesperson from the bosses pamphlet on Insiders continued to recite the neo-liberal mantras of higher rates, more unemployment and lower wages but Ben outlines how Jim Chalmers and Labor are implementing a neo-Keynesian approach that is bringing down prices, keeping people in work and supporting those most in need. Workplace reforms are coming to parliament to stop the multi-billion dollar loopholes that see labour hire workers paid less, forced casualisation of millions of people and profiteering at working people's expense.  There's a union for every worker, casual, labour hire, teacher, miner, nurse, graphic designer and you can join at australianunions.org.au/wow The Housing Affordability Future Fund is coming back.  With $1,300,000 a day NOT going into housing because of the Greens back Dutton's Noalition Labor is ready to set up a double dissolution trigger. The Voice.  Greg Sheridan can go on Insiders to say that Dutton isn't racists if the referendum fails but if all the racists are voting NO does it matter if he considers himself to be racist?  Ben argues you pick a side.  No has Pauline Hanson and Andrew Bolt.  Yes has Marcia Langton and Noel Pearson.  Which side are you on? Plus Ben touches on why the noise around the Rockingham by-election is meaningless Liberal narrative and why Dutton's abysmal record on government contracts is best left to the National Anti-Corruption Commission to determine.

Chief political correspondent Paul Karp is joined by defence and foreign affairs correspondent Daniel Hurst and political reporter Josh Butler to answer your questions on the voice campaign, the National Anti-Corruption Commission, Aukus and housing

In this podcast episode, the National Anti Corruption Commission has finally opened its doors and already received 44 referrals regarding potential corruption cases, most of which will involve the former Morrison government: secret ministries, questionable land deals, non-existent reports by Barnaby Joyce, Angus Taylor – land, water and forgeries – Bridget McKenzie, Michaelia Cash, Alan Tudge, Linda Reynolds, and Stuart Robert – just to name a few. The new Commission is spoiled for choice, and expected to be busy for a very long time.The Robodebt Royal Commission report was released, consisting of 990 pages and 57 recommendations – and a ‘sealed section' containing referrals for civil and criminal prosecution, which will go to the new National Anti Corruption Commission. The report vindicates those affected by the Robodebt system and highlights the failures of the system over the past five years. It was a scandalous program and should never have been implemented.There is also a significant focus on interest rates, with speculation and debates about their impact on the Australian economy. The Reserve Bank decided to leave interest rates at 4.1%, raising questions about the political motivations behind the decision. And, as usual, the Liberal Party claims credit for the stable rates – even though they've been out of office for 14 months – while criticising Labor when rates go up. They can't have it both ways.The Voice To Parliament campaigns continue, with misinformation, lies, and racism characterising the “no” campaign. Peter Dutton, one of the most nefarious leaders ever of the Liberal Party, faces a crucial byelection in the Queensland seat of Fadden. A poor performance in the byelection may result in the end of Dutton's leadership so, of course, he has made outrageous claims, attacked mining companies and retailers supporting the Voice to Parliament campaign, and criticised Anthony Albanese and the Labor government for their focus on the issue. Apparently, it's also the cause of the rise of the price of milk.These naysayers are hard on the ears, with all of their outrageous lies, racism and misinformation. If only they could sit down, shut up, and listen to Indigenous Affairs minister, Linda Burney, who provided one of the all-time great speeches at the National Press Club.

Some of the biggest stories and characters in Australian politics could soon be under the scrutiny of the National Anti-Corruption Commission. It's already had hundreds of referrals, with more to come.  But not everyone is warmly welcoming the new corruption watchdog to federal politics. Today, columnist for The Saturday Paper Paul Bongiorno on how our politicians have greeted the new NACC. Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and Instagram Guest: Columnist for The Saturday Paper, Paul Bongiorno.

It seems every couple of months we find out about a new political scandal to do with the misuse of government funds. While the National Anti-Corruption Commission has begun operating now, independent politicians are still pushing for more changes to increase transparency. - Είναι πλέον συχνό φαινόμενο να εμφανίζονται ιστορίες για νέα σκάνδαλα που αφορούν την υποτιθέμενη κατάχρηση κρατικών χρημάτων.

Established just 6 days ago, the National Anti Corruption Commission already has 44 referrals to investigate. We look at some historic corruption. Indigenous Climate Activists on the Rainbow Warrior send a message and we also dispel some myths about the Voice referendum.

The RBA holds cash rate at 4.1% but keeps the door open for a rate hike in August, citing ongoing concerns around the trajectory of inflation PwC finishes up internal investigations into, booting out people. It still faces the Switkowski review, on-going Senate inquiries, the AFP criminal investigation and the potential National Anti-Corruption Commission probe. In a world first, Australia legalizes psychedelics to treat mental health Gladys Berejiklian's future in doubt at Optus as Singtel says it has 'zero tolerance' for corruption Struggling business owners face a “horror show” over the coming months as the taxman circles and operating costs spiral in the wake of a 17% spike in company insolvencies over the past financial year.Follow my socials on:https://twitter.com/leongettlerhttps://www.instagram.com/leongettler/https://www.linkedin.com/in/leongettler/https://www.facebook.com/talkingbusinesspodcasthttps://business.google.com/dashboard/l/17460167277811417147?hl=en&gmbsrc=au-en-z-z-z-gmb-s-119-u~mhp-ns_hom_8-u&omec=EI_z6RYYASIBATIBATotZ21ic3JjPWF1LWVuLXotei16LWdtYi1zLTExOS11fm1ocC1uc19ob21fOC11QAFKEwjq4cCIj5D3AhXNnWMKHUB5Cqg%3Dhttps://www.youtube.com/c/LeonGettler/discussion?app=desktop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Van Badham and Ben Davison dive into the explosion of bots, trolls and online hate that is being targeted at YES campaigners and how Pauline Hanson is using her vile and inexcusable comments about Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi to eliminate protections against discrimination and open the flood gates on hate speech. The farm workers we reported on last episode won their strike and you can win better pay and conditions by joining your union at australianunions.org.au/wow Ben and Van look at why a budget surplus now is a good thing, why a bigger surplus has helped stop interest rises and the struggle that is currently happening in the way the Australian economy works.  And who it actually works to help. The National Anti-Corruption Commission has started and it has a veritable smorgasbord of options for its first investigations.  Ben and Van look at the current controversy surrounding former LNP Minister Stuart Robert given the by-election in his former seat, Fadden, is less 10 days away. Plus there is good news about the mass production of electric vehicle batteries! And as always Van gives a shout-out to our Cadre and Extend the Reach supporters who have gone to www.buymeacoffee.com/wow to help us grow our audience.  Don't forget from there you can send us your questions and sign up to get episodes emailed to you directly.

Australia correspondent Karen Middleton joins Kathryn to talk about the concern over the resilience of the travel industry after days of chaos in airports at the start of the school holidays. High winds in Sydney caused much of the problem, and an 80-flights-an-hour cap at Sydney Airport made it hard for airlines to play catch-up. Australia's new National Anti-Corruption Commission has started work, with a warning to politicians not to "weaponise" its work. Controversial right-wing MP Pauline Hanson has hired two top barristers to represent her in a defamation case brought by a Greens senator she tweeted should "p*** off back to Pakistan" and the Australian cricket team has asked for extra security as the abuse continues from England fans after that out-of-crease stumping at Lords. Karen Middleton is chief political correspondent for The Saturday Paper.

Caleb Bond suggests corporate Australia should stay out of politics, is the new National Anti-Corruption Commission another vessel for political weaponization? Plus, Caroline Marcus on Labor's proposal for multicultural quotas.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The National Anti-Corruption Commission has opened its doors, the new Commissioner warning against weaponising its power as politicians line up to make referrals to the independent body.

Is the new National Anti-Corruption Commission going to be just another political pawn? Will closer ties with Indonesia help deter a China threat? Plus, Joe Hildebrand on calls to revoke Donald Trump Jr's visa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's brand new National Anti-Corruption Commission officially gets down to business today. Justice Paul Brereton, has revealed that it already has had close to 50 referrals.

Will the National Anti-Corruption Commission be a tool for integrity or just another political weapon? Labor's proposed draconian laws will end free speech online. Plus, Dan Wootton on the UK's illegal migrant problems.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will the National Anti-Corruption Commission become politicised? Was Jonny Bairstow's dismissal fair play? Plus, Are quotas ever a good idea?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The National Anti-Corruption Commission is open for business – and a tax scandal at PriceWaterhouseCoopers represents its first big test.   Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store.   This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Jasper Leak. Our regular host is Claire Harvey. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's brand new National Anti-Corruption Commission officially gets down to business today. Justice Paul Brereton, has revealed that it already has had close to 50 referrals.

Scandal hit consultancy PwC among first to be referred to new national anti-corruption commission.

Scandal hit consultancy PwC among first to be referred to new national anti-corruption commission.

Scandal hit consultancy PwC among first to be referred to new national anti-corruption commission.

Scandal hit consultancy PwC among first to be referred to new national anti-corruption commission.

Australia won the second Ashes test by 43 runs on a drama filled day 5,  The National Anti-Corruption Commission opens today in Canberra, the President of Indonesia arrives in Sydney today for a visit, Riots have continued in France for the fifth day in a row, Kim Cattrall has revealed if she'd be willing to make another cameo in the Sex and the City reboot, there was a bit of drama on dancing with the stars last night, with Matt Preston becoming the first ever contestant to quit the show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It seems every couple of months we find out about a new political scandal to do with the misuse of government funds. While the National Anti-Corruption Commission has begun operating now, independent politicians are still pushing for more changes to increase transparency.

With the shockwaves from the Gladys Berejiklian case still being felt, the National Anti-Corruption Commission officially starts work tomorrow.

With the shockwaves from the Gladys Berejiklian case still being felt, the National Anti-Corruption Commission officially starts work tomorrow.

In this Hindi Newsflash: More federal government funding allocated to fast-track natural disaster repair efforts; New Zealanders welcome fast-tracked Australian citizenship; In India, Mumbai experiences heavy rainfall and more.

Former Cabinet Minister Stuart Robert has denied any wrongdoing after new allegations were raised about his dealings with consultancy firm Synergy 360, owned by his associates, to allegedly funnel money to him in exchange for government contracts and information. The government has been reluctant to say whether it will refer the matter to the soon-to-be operating National Anti-Corruption Commission.

Finance Minister Katy Gallagher has been accused of misleading Parliament about how much she knew about the Brittany Higgins rape allegation. Members of the opposition are now calling on her to resign and for Higgins' payout to be referred to the National Anti-Corruption Commission

In this episode, we delve into the significant events that have unfolded in the political landscape during the week. We start with the explosive findings from the Ben Roberts-Smith defamation case, which confirmed the truth behind shocking allegations, including civilian murders in Afghanistan and disturbing behaviour towards a woman.Shining a light on government actions, we discuss revelations of the former Morrison government misspending $2 billion in health funding programs, exposing a pattern of poor guidelines and politically motivated grants. These unethical practices continue to provide material for the National Anti-Corruption Commission, adding to the Morrison government's list of possibly illegal behavior.Another major development is the official interest rate rise, reaching the highest rate since 2012. Amidst the blame game, we explore various factors contributing to this economic challenge and emphasise the government's responsibility to address the problem.In Western Australia, we highlight the controversial decision to award Gina Rinehart as Western Australian of the Year, questioning the selection criteria that favour wealthy businesspeople over community champions and unsung heroes.Our attention then shifts to the ongoing push for an inquiry into the Murdoch media empire in Australia, a long-overdue inquiry to examine the influence of News Corporation, which we believe has become a cancerous force in the media and political landscape.To provide insight, we interview Australian Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young, who shares her perspective on an inquiry and its potential to improve media behaviour in Australia.Finally, we address the contentious issue of growing HECS debts, a scheme implemented in 1990. We explore the impact of increased inflation rates on HECS debts, and the need for fundamental reform of the university and higher education sector, highlighting the broader community benefits that education brings.

There's been a delay in the release of what could be the most explosive findings from a royal commission in decades. The commissioner of the robo-debt investigation quietly wrote to the attorney general to request a delay in the publication of its final report. But this is no mere bureaucratic hold-up, there are other reasons behind it. And one of them has to do with when Australia's new National Anti-Corruption Commission will be ready to receive referrals. Today, senior reporter for The Saturday Paper Rick Morton, on how robo-debt could become one of the first topics for the brand new integrity watchdog. Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and Instagram Guest: Senior reporter for The Saturday Paper, Rick Morton.

The federal government has promised Australia's new National Anti-Corruption Commission operations will provide strong protections for whistle-blowers and exemptions for journalists to protect the identity of their sources. The promise comes as the government reviews whistle-blower protection laws after several high-profile prosecutions.

Ben Davison looks at the first 12 months of the Albanese Labor government and some of the big changes ranging from the National Anti-Corruption Commission and Robo-debt royal commission to improvements in job security and wages to NDIS reforms and genuine action on climate change.  The first year of Labor at a national level has achieved a lot. The union movement has had successes on wages, women's participation in the workforce, job security, the energy transition authority and improvements to the social wage.  join your union at australianunions.org.au/wow Ben also takes a look at why media is obsessed with the negatives.  The Voice is a classic example where two polls released in the same week get very different treatment by the media.  Ben explains how this empowers the fringe elements and the impact that has on people, such as Stan Grant's announcement, and our political system. The Liberal's in Victoria continue to want a party leader that will embrace hatred and defend Nazism with the state conference in Bendigo marred by walkouts, booing and cries of "shame" as Menzian Liberal leader John Pesutto took the stage. Ben asks the question, if we want more progress on education, healthcare, NDIS, tax reform and climate change do we really think the Liberals will deliver it better than Labor? There's no Week on Wednesday this week but you can catch up on old episodes and extra links via our supporter page www.buymeacoffee.com/weekonwednesday

The government is expected to introduce a cap on gas prices today. The industry has been lobbying hard the past week or so - here are the five stupidest arguments they've made. The inflation data came in soft, suggesting the worst may be behind us. Canberra finally got the National Anti-Corruption Commission up, and Beyond Meat is going Beyond Broke. All this and more on this week's Comedian v Economist.If your life isn't complete without charts, then you need to follow the Comedian V Economist instagram. Comments on the show? A question for Thomas or Adam? Just want to send some appreciative thoughts their way? Go ahead and send them to cve@equitymates.comLooking for an investing book gift for a loved one this Christmas? Order ‘Get Started Investing', written by Equity Mates Alec and Bryce. Available on Booktopia and Amazon now!*****In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of Comedian V Economist acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. *****Comedian V Economist is a product of Equity Mates Media. This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697.For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. Comedian V Economist is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast we discuss a bunch of stuff: Headcase by Jack Heath. Report into former prime minister Scott Morrison's secret ministries released. Former prime minister Scott Morrison censured in parliament over secret ministries — as it happened. The Nationals blindsided senior Liberals on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament. The aim is to put more pressure on Dutton. National Anti-Corruption Commission legislation passes Senate with amendments, paving way for its establishment. The Unnatural Selection podcast is produced by Jorge Tsipos, Adam Direen and Tom Heath. Visit the Unnatural Selection website at www.UnnaturalShow.com for stuff and things. The views expressed are those of the hosts and their guests and do not reflect those of any other entities. Unnatural Selection is a show made for comedic purposes and should not be taken seriously by anyone. Twitter: @JorgeTsipos @TomDHeath @UnnaturalShow   Instagram: @JorgeTsipos @AdamCDireen @Tom.Heath @UnnaturalShow

The Victoria election was held last weekend and, contrary to what everyone in the media wanted and predicted, it was another crushing defeat for the Liberal Party. It wasn't even close. For the past three months, many in the mainstream media predicted Daniel Andrews had to lose the election; it was going to be very close; there was a surge for the Liberal Party; Andrews was possibly going to even lose his own seat. While there was a 3 per cent swing against the Victoria government – seat wise, it's more or less the same result as the 2018 election: Labor has won twice as many seats than the Liberal–National Coalition. And this was despite the entire media edifice – News Corporation, Seven West, Nine Media, the ABC – fully campaigning against Andrews and the Labor Party, not just during the election campaign, but for the past three years.Scott Morrison has been censured by the parliament for secretly acquiring five ministries in 2020 and 2021. And while what he did was not unlawful, it's one of the most bizarre incidents in Australia's parliamentary history: there was no need for him to do this; there was absolutely no need for him to keep it a secret; he hasn't actually offered any valid explanation for it; it totally undermined the principles of Westminster democracies. The Opposition labelled this censure as a grubby political exercise but it's a situation that couldn't just be left behind or forgotten about. It's an action that should never have happened and the public needs to keep being reminded about it, so it doesn't happen again.The parliament has ended for the year – Labor's industrial relations and National Anti-Corruption Commission bills were passed by the Senate, and these are two massive legislative victories for the Labor government. Anthony Albanese ends the parliamentary year high in the polls, and he was able to relax and go to a Nick Cave concert in Canberra during the week. These moments have to be lapped up because they're not going to last for too long – Kevin Rudd also enjoyed high support six months into his prime ministership in 2008, and Labor occupied every single state and territory government around Australia. Many people at that time said that Labor was going to be in office for at least the next decade or two, but it didn't quite turn out that way. But after seven months in office, the Labor government should be content with its achievements so far.

Van Badham and Ben Davison examine the historic censure motion against former Minister-for-Everything Scott Morrison and his entirely egregious response to it. They also discuss a refreshingly busy legislative week in the federal parliament, with Labor's IR bill and National Anti-Corruption Commission set to become law. While Australia steps into the future, the National Party remain deeply wedded to the past, committing themselves to campaigning against the First Nations' Voice to Parliament that a majority of Australians already support. Is the Coalition out of touch? Or are they on an ACTUAL ASTEROID shooting out of our galaxy at incredible speed? Decide for yourself when you hear the good news about electric vehicles...

Bail has been granted to Crocodile wrangler Matt Wright - after being charged over a helicopter crash which killed his friend  Legislation to establish a National Anti-Corruption Commission has passed Federal Parliament While data shows inflation is beginning to slow - we're being warned another interest rate hike is on the cards when the RBA meets next week Australia dominates the first day of play in the test against the West IndiesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bail has been granted to Crocodile wrangler Matt Wright - after being charged over a helicopter crash which killed his friend  Legislation to establish a National Anti-Corruption Commission has passed Federal Parliament While data shows inflation is beginning to slow - we're being warned another interest rate hike is on the cards when the RBA meets next week Australia dominates the first day of play in the test against the West IndiesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bail has been granted to Crocodile wrangler Matt Wright - after being charged over a helicopter crash which killed his friend  Legislation to establish a National Anti-Corruption Commission has passed Federal Parliament While data shows inflation is beginning to slow - we're being warned another interest rate hike is on the cards when the RBA meets next week Australia dominates the first day of play in the test against the West IndiesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Read more on what was discussed in this episode here: https://www.6newsau.com/post/national-anti-corruption-commission-bill-passes-the-lower-house-and-donkey-voting-in-elections

Today, Rachel Withers argues that it wasn't surprising to see Labor vote with the Coalition today against independents' attempts to strengthen the National Anti-Corruption Commission bill. Subscribe to The Politics on the LiSTNR app to hear new episodes as soon as they drop, and head to The Monthly dot com dot au to subscribe to The Politics newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox every weekday afternoon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This month in a slightly late episode (apologies to all listeners!) - the wigs tackle two fairly massive policy topics and a new decision of the high court.  The wigs discuss the proposal to insert into the Australian constitution a new clause that will provide for a body that will be consulted on legislation that will affect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.  Secondly, the Albanese government's proposed National Anti-corruption commission is analysed and Lastly, we will hear about a new High Court case of SDCV v Director General of Security 2022 HCA 32.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Julian Hammond talks to Dr Yee-Fui Ng, Associate Professor at Monash University and Acting Director of the Australian Centre of Justice Innovation, about anti-corruption and executive accountability, particularly given influences such as ministerial advisors and lobby groups, and the proposed National Anti-Corruption Commission. Shownotes: Dr Yee-Fui Ng is an Associate Professor at Monash University and Acting Director of the Australian Centre of Justice Innovation. Dr Ng is the author of The Rise of Political Advisors in the Westminster System (Routledge, 2018) and Ministerial Advisers in Australia: The Modern Legal Context (Federation Press, 2016), which was a finalist of the Holt Prize. Dr Ng also co-authored Douglas and Jones's Administrative Law (Federation Press, 8th ed, 2018). Dr Ng is a prolific commentator on contemporary political issues in both electronic and broadcast media, including in The Conversation, ABC radio, as well as ABC and SBS television. Yee-Fui's work has been recognised by the High Court, federal government and Parliament. She was invited to deliver the Senate lecture at Parliament House in 2017, where she presented on the accountability of ministerial advisers. She was also invited to give evidence to federal parliamentary inquiries into political donations and freedom of information. She has provided training to senior military officers on dealing with ministerial advisers at the Centre for Defence and Strategic Studies. Yee-Fui has co-written key reports for the New South Wales Independent Commission Against Corruption and the New South Wales Electoral Commission on the regulation of political lobbying, and the Commonwealth Attorney-General's Department on the federal government's use of automation and new technologies and its implications for the integrity law frameworks. She has also been an expert witness at both Victorian and NSW anti-corruption commission inquiries.

AG Mark Dreyfus outlines the structure and funding of the National Anti-Corruption Commission. HK Jack asks what it's supposed to stop. JTI with a journalist's eye likes what he sees. More perp walks, please. 

Expect intelligent conversations on the big issues as Professor David Flint urges Australians to take back their country.  Watch ‘Save the Nation' live and on demand at ADH TV, Fridays 9pm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest is Stephen Charles KC, a former Court of Appeal judge. He is a board member of the Accountability Round Table and the Centre for Public Integrity and co-author of Keeping them Honest - the case for a genuine national integrity commission and other vital democratic reforms.We had a conversation about the National Anti-Corruption Commission bill (NACC) that has been tabled to parliament.You can find more information on my guest Stephen Charles and the NACC legislation via the links below.The Centre for Public Integrity https://publicintegrity.org.au/NACC PublicationsAustralian Government Attorney General's Departmenthttps://www.ag.gov.au/integrity/publications/nacc-publications Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The government has introduced its legislation for the National Anti-Corruption Commission, which has received the endorsement of opposition leader Peter Dutton and so is assured of passage through parliament. But critics are unhappy that its public hearings will be limited to when there are “exceptional circumstances”. Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus in this podcast strongly rejects the argument this is too high a hurdle. The government has yet to nominate a head of the powerful new body, and Dreyfus says it is open to suggestions. Asked if he has anyone particularly in mind he says, “No I do not. […] We're going to be trying to find someone who's eminent, who has a real standing in the community.” On the question of so-called “grey corruption”, notably misuse of ministerial discretion in grants schemes, Dreyfus stresses it will be completely up to the commission to decide what might justify investigation.

It comes on parliament's final sitting day before the federal budget is handed down in October. Listen to the SBS Sinhala Radio's current affairs feature broadcast on Thursday 29 September. - කම්කරු පක්ෂ රජය සිය දූෂණ විරෝධී කොමිෂන් සභා පනත් කෙටුම්පත මධ්‍යම පාර්ලිමේන්තුවට ඉදිරිපත් කළ අතර පහළ මන්ත්‍රණ සභාවේදී, cashless centrelink welfare debit කාඩ්පත අවලංගු කිරීමේ පනත් කෙටුම්පත දෙවන වරටත් සම්මත වී තිබේ. මේ අතර, ඔස්ට්‍රේලියානු මධ්‍යම රජය ලබන මාසයේ 25 වනදා කම්කරු පක්ෂ රජයේ අයවැය සඳහා සූදානම් වෙමින් සිටී. මේ පුවත් පිළිබඳ නවතම තොරතුරු රැගත් සැප්තැම්බර් 29 වන දා බ්‍රහස්පතින්දා ප්‍රචාරය වූ SBS සිංහල සේවයේ කාලීන තොරතුරු විශේෂාංගයට සවන්දෙන්න.

The government has introduced the National Anti-Corruption Commission bill to parliament, revealing that the watchdog will have broad powers, but that “most” of the commission's hearings will be in private. The privacy of these hearings has reignited concerns from crossbench MPs that Labor has watered down the bill to win support from the Coalition. Political reporter Paul Karp speaks to Laura Murphy-Oates about what the watchdog will look like, and whether Labor has got the balance right when it comes to public hearings

It comes on parliament's final sitting day before the federal budget is handed down in October.

In this latest Hindi bulletin: Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus officially introduces National Anti-Corruption Commission bill to parliament; Optus customers eligible for driver's license replacement following company's data breach; A-F-L champion and Geelong captain Joel Selwood announces retirement and more.

Queensland's DNA lab failed to return a profile on blood-smeared glass. Plus, the National Anti-Corruption Commission is all-but a done deal. Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Government's childcare reform bill will improve First Nations children participation in early learning programs - Labor introduces legislation for a National Anti-Corruption Commission to Parliament, with the Opposition cautiously supportive - Several states are offering Optus customers replacement driver's licenses following the company's data breach ...

The federal government is to spend $262 million on a national anti-corruption commission which it claims will restore trust in Australian politics.

Affected customers in NSW, Queensland and Victoria will be allowed to replace their drivers licence for little or no fee, to prevent their identities being stolen, The Albanese government is set introduce legislation for a new National Anti-Corruption Commission today, there are more details about that horrific accident at the royal melbourne show that saw a woman hit by a rollercoaster on the weekend, the Dally M's are on tonight,  It's been confirmed that Shakira will stand trial in Spain, a new book has made a rather amusing claim about Prince George.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.