AFP investigated for perverting course of justice in Lehrmann rape case

AFP investigated for perverting course of justice in Lehrmann rape case

A national watchdog is examining whether “AFP members attempted to pervert the course of justice by pressuring Ms Brittany Higgins not to proceed with the matter”.

  • byJacqueline Maley

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ACT government prepares to launch inquiry into Lehrmann trial

ACT government prepares to launch inquiry into Lehrmann trial

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr is expected to order an inquiry into tensions between ACT police and the public prosecutor’s office.

  • byJames Massola
I saw how David Hicks was treated - Morrison must step up for Julian Assange

I saw how David Hicks was treated - Morrison must step up for Julian Assange

Our major allies value our close military relationship but do not respect weakness. They would never abandon one of their own citizens to an unfair process.

  • byMichael Griffin
Law enforcement watchdog defends divisive investigation strategy

Law enforcement watchdog defends divisive investigation strategy

The national law enforcement integrity commissioner has defended her strategy in an investigation into potential corruption within the Australian Border Force.

  • byKatina Curtis
Integrity chief took personal interest in Austal anti-corruption probe

Integrity chief took personal interest in Austal anti-corruption probe

Australia’s former law enforcement integrity commissioner,Michael Griffin,travelled to Washington DC in 2019 to personally receive briefings from US authorities about investigations into the shipbuilder.

  • byNick McKenzie andCharlotte Grieve
Reasons for delaying an integrity commission are blatant nonsense

Reasons for delaying an integrity commission are blatant nonsense

To stubbornly ignore the views of experts and enlightened parliamentarians is to place personal and party interests before the public interest.

  • byColleen Lewis
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Watchdog muzzled:How national integrity commission lost its way

Watchdog muzzled:How national integrity commission lost its way

As a national anti-corruption commission sits on the backburner,the only viable alternative has just taken a big step back from public accountability.

  • byNick McKenzie andCharlotte Grieve
Probe into Border Force payments to arms manufacturer'serious and ongoing'

Probe into Border Force payments to arms manufacturer'serious and ongoing'

Integrity Commissioner Jaala Hinchcliffe was questioned during a Senate estimates hearing about milestone payments to arms manufacturer Austal.

  • byCharlotte Grieve andNick McKenzie
Corruption commission chief cancelled coercive hearings in Border Force probe

Corruption commission chief cancelled coercive hearings in Border Force probe

The Australian Commission for Law Enforcement Integrity head sacked the barrister who recommended coercive hearings and ignored his plan to interrogate officials.

  • byNick McKenzie andCharlotte Grieve
Border Force subject to corruption investigation after millions paid to ship builder
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Border Force subject to corruption investigation after millions paid to ship builder

The anti-corruption commission in charge of the investigation is accused of pulling its punches over the $39 million payment and has sacked the probe’s counsel assisting.

  • byNick McKenzie andCharlotte Grieve
Porter defends Keelty's appointment to anti-corruption position

Porter defends Keelty's appointment to anti-corruption position

Attorney-General Christian Porter has defended former AFP boss Mick Keelty's role as an anti-corruption adviser,even though his conduct was subject to a corruption investigation at the time.

  • byRob Harris andNick McKenzie