The Latest Breaking News from IGADF

‘Cannot justify such expenditure’: why the corruption watchdog dropped two investigations into former boss

National Anti-Corruption Commission inspector, Gail Furness, says systemic issues behind two complaints have been addressed

The Guardian - AU · Jul 8

Corruption watchdog resignation chance for a 'reset'

The attorney-general has flagged changes could be on the cards for the National Anti-Corruption Commission after the early departure of its chief.

AAP · May 28

Anti-corruption boss hits back at suggestions he contributed to robodebt victims’ suffering

Senate estimates hearing also hears a second investigation is under way into Paul Brereton’s conduct

The Guardian - AU · May 26

Lawyer for Ben Roberts-Smith details war veteran's five-year fight for diary notes

The war veteran's legal team is fighting for access to diary notes between a journalist and the head of the Afghanistan inquiry.

ABC News · Apr 24, 2023

Roberts-Smith probes defence meetings with journalist

Ben Roberts-Smith is seeking diary entries about alleged meetings between Defence and a journalist.

The New Daily · Apr 24, 2023

Failed Senate candidate Heston Russell allegedly shot at unarmed Afghan civilians, ABC claims in court documents

Exclusive: Russell, a former special forces major, denies any wrongdoing and is suing the ABC for defamation over its reporting of alleged war crimes in Afghanistan

The Guardian - AU · Nov 10, 2022

Former soldier called to give evidence for Ben Roberts-Smith denies giving false account in return for ongoing payment of his legal fees

A former SAS patrol commander tells the Federal Court that he only found out this week that Mr Roberts-Smith's employer, billionaire businessman Kerry Stokes, has been paying his legal fees since 2020.

ABC News · Apr 21, 2022