WA’s Auditor General found that six entities had deficiencies with respect to anti-money laundering obligations.
Category: Law
Integrity agencies call for independent funding
IBAC, VAGO and the Victorian Ombudsman want their funding determined by a new independent commission, not the government of the day.
Tracking of body-worn cameras by Vic Police inconsistent
An audit of Victoria Police suggests that officers aren’t activating their body worn cameras as often as they should.
Victorian local government reforms pass
The biggest reforms to local government in Victoria in 30 years are now law.
Ranger calls for reform after brutal attack
A council parking officer has spoken out about a brutal attack while he was working.
New commissioner a ‘historic’ milestone
Legislation has been introduced to establish a powerful Ageing and Disability Commissioner in NSW.
Calls for crackdown on local government misconduct
Queensland’s councils have put forward tighter transparency regulations beyond those proposed by the state’s corruption commission.
Lockout exemption for Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras
The NSW Government will provide an exemption to lockout requirements at venues in the Oxford St area for the 40th Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade on the weekend…
New retrospective Queensland law validates council rates
A law has been introduced in the Queensland Parliament which retrospectively validates council rates that may have been improperly issued. The new Local Government Legislation (Validation of Rates and Charges)…
Australia becoming more corrupt, shows international index
Australia rates comparatively well on international corruption scales, but it is getting worse. The annual Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) from Transparency International rates 180 countries and territories by their perceived…