Pokies junkets. ‘Free’ study tours to Vegas not so free

Pokies junkets. ‘Free’ study tours to Vegas not so free

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...
No conviction for whistleblower Boyle. Reform urged after ordeal

No conviction for whistleblower Boyle. Reform urged after ordeal

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...
Animal cruelty. The meat in a copyright case. What’s the scam?

Animal cruelty. The meat in a copyright case. What’s the scam?

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...
The digital media bargaining scam exposed

The digital media bargaining scam exposed

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...
Racial Discrimination Act put to test in Mary Kostakidis case

Racial Discrimination Act put to test in Mary Kostakidis case

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...
Gas Empire: how Australians are paying for foreign profiteers

Gas Empire: how Australians are paying for foreign profiteers

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...
Search the web, but only if you’re old enough. What’s the scam?

Search the web, but only if you’re old enough. What’s the scam?

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...
Happy NACCiversary. Celebrating two years of not very much

Happy NACCiversary. Celebrating two years of not very much

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...

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