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Ex-mayor, developer faced court over corruption claims

A former mayor and property developer have faced court for the first time since being charged by an anti-corruption watchdog over secret payment allegations.

AAP · Sep 25, 2025

Corruption charges laid over 'secret' council payments

A corruption watchdog is pushing ahead with prosecuting two people at the centre of a protracted developer payments scandal.

AAP · Sep 3, 2025

Daniel Andrews declares suitcases of cash are ‘not on’ – but Ibac’s findings will linger in Victorians’ minds

Anti-corruption commission’s report highlights how developers buy influence, but premier stresses complexity about donations rules

The Guardian - AU · Jul 27, 2023

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Ibac report could result in criminal charges after finding property developer paid MPs and councillors

Acting commissioner says any evidence collected during Operation Sandon to be sent to Office of Public Prosecutions

The Guardian - AU · Jul 27, 2023

Victorian MPs and two councillors accepted money and donations to further developer’s goals, Ibac finds

Report says John Woodman bought ‘influence’ on Casey council and via donations to then Labor MPs Jude Perera and Judith Graley

The Guardian - AU · Jul 26, 2023

Land deals, a death and a Melbourne council: why an Ibac probe became so controversial

Anti-corruption watchdog is set to release its report on Operation Sandon, which reportedly saw Daniel Andrews questioned

The Guardian - AU · Jul 24, 2023

What’s behind the Victorian anti-corruption body’s complaints about leaking?

Explainer: A parliamentary committee has been accused of leaking confidential correspondence and compromising investigations

The Guardian - AU · Aug 10, 2022

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IBAC findings into Victorian property developer John Woodman to remain secret for now

The findings of a corruption investigation into John Woodman, who is accused of paying bribes to local councillors, will remain under wraps for now, after a judge ordered his civil trial be held behind closed doors.

ABC News · Jun 7, 2022

Vic premier pressured on IBAC 'interview'

The Victorian government and corruption watchdog are remaining silent on a report the premier was interviewed in private over a probe into a property developer.

AAP · May 6, 2022

Braidwood Bakery could be moving after 90 years

The famous stop-off for Canberrans driving to and from the coast has been in the main street of Braidwood for 90 years

The Canberra Times · Apr 1, 2022

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