By Sarah Herbert and Scott McLintock Government procurement sits at the intersection of public trust, fiscal responsibility, and operational efficiency. When procurement processes fail through fraud, corruption, or control breakdowns, the consequences ripple far beyond financial loss. They erode public confidence in institutions, critical services can be disrupted, and agencies may face intense media scrutiny…
By Scott McLintock and Ryan Nobili Australia sells itself as a rules-based haven founded on stable politics, a strong legal system, robust banks and a resilient property market. Those features are national strengths, but they also help explain why AUSTRAC has described the country as an “attractive destination to store and integrate criminal proceeds”, partly…
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…
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…
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…
