Bribery and Procurement Scandals: Persistent Challenges for the Olympic Games. A cautionary lesson for Brisbane 2032

By Sarah Herbert The Olympic Games, celebrated for their spirit of international unity and athletic excellence, have been marred by a series of procurement and bidding scandals, a legacy stretching back two millennia. Salt Lake City bid bribery scandal[1], Tokyo 2020 bid-rigging affairs[2], and Sochi[3] procurement corruption have left behind a trail of scandal that…

A potential minefield! Key considerations to keep in mind when investigating allegations of workplace bullying, harassment and discrimination

by: Adam Fairhurst Investigating bullying, harassment and discrimination complaints can present a number of complexities and challenges. One of the key complexities of investigating bullying and harassment complaints, as with all investigations, is the need to gather, test and analyse evidence in a discrete and confidential manner.  This article looks at some of the complexities…

Assertion or Allegation? Which approach to adopt with a disciplinary complaint.

by: Paul Curby Organisations dealing with internal disciplinary complaints need to balance a complainant’s right to be heard and, at the same time, ensure that a potential Respondent is protected, principles of natural justice are followed and a fair and unbiassed investigation is delivered.  The question I often ask a client is whether they have considered…

CurbyMcLintock’s Report into the Box Draw process published to bolster transparency in the racing industry

CurbyMcLintock’s Report into the Box Draw process published to bolster transparency in the racing industry Paul Curby and Scott McLintock CurbyMcLintock was requested by the Greyhound and Welfare Integrity Commission (GWIC) to conduct a review the Greyhound Racing NSW (GRNSW) box draw and grading process on their behalf.  Click here to access the public report…

Language Identifies Red Flags In Night Driver Case

Language Identifies Red Flags In Night Driver Case  Written by Paul Curby I was delighted to have been asked by journalist Hedley Thomas to assist in the investigation he was conducting into the 20-year cold case of Janine Vaughan who disappeared after a night out in Bathurst in 2001.  Part of my work was recently…