Sep 16, 2025
The NSW Liquor and Gaming regulator has completed an investigation into gaming machine manufacturers’ paying for overseas trips for pokie club executives. What’s the scam? The scam is ‘pay to play’ – how six gaming machine manufacturers offered free ‘education’ trips...
Sep 9, 2025
Yesterday’s election in Norway reaffirmed the Workers’ Party coalition in power, while the traditional right was replaced by the far right. Kim Wingerei on how it compares to Australia. One of the oldest true democracies in the world, Norway votes every four years....
Sep 2, 2025
Attorney-General Michelle Rowland to introduce bill to slap fees and other limitations on Freedom of Information requests. What’s the scam? The scam is the Government’s unrelenting attack on transparency, claiming that putting up barriers to FOI requests will help...
Aug 28, 2025
Tax office whistleblower Richard Boyle avoided jail and had no conviction recorded against him after a seven-year ordeal, punished for doing what was right. Kim Wingerei with AAP reporting. MPs and advocates want better protections for whistleblowers after a judge...
Aug 18, 2025
When animal rights group Farm Transparency Project blew the whistle on unlawful practices at an abattoir, they didn’t expect copyright laws to stop them. What’s the scam? The scam is how the Federal Court last week ruled in favour of the perpetrator, finding video...
Aug 11, 2025
The Digital Media Bargaining Code, brainchild of Josh Frydenberg, unopposed by Labor, is lining the pockets of the big end of town. What’s the scam? The scam has been exposed by Chris Janz, former publisher at Nine Entertainment. Janz told ABC Radio...
Jul 29, 2025
The racism case against Mary Kostakidis may have a long way to go, with flaws in the Anti-Discrimination Act clearly exposed. Kim Wingerei reports from the Federal Court. Mary Kostakidis’ legal team fronted Justice McDonald on Tuesday with an application to strike out...
Jul 17, 2025
Japan and South Korea have poured tens of billions into the Australian gas industry, keeping domestic supply low and prices high, while greenwashing Australia’s emissions. Kim Wingerei reports. A new report by the Jubilee Australia Research Centre has been released at...
Jul 11, 2025
It’s not just social media users who will soon be subject to age verification. eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman wants it applied to search engines, too. What’s the scam? The scam is how the eSafety Commissioner’s new codes to “govern the conduct of internet service...
Jul 2, 2025
The National Anti-Corruption Commission celebrates its second anniversary this week. Has the much-heralded initiative of the first Albanese government lived up to its expectations? Kim Wingerei asks. As of June 30, the NACC reports that it received 2,260 referrals...