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Insult added to injury in John Maitland’s ICAC debacle as court has final say

Justice for All20 January 202320 January 2023

John Maitland pictured outside the Supreme Court in Sydney in 2019. Picture: Britta Campion CHRIS MERRITT 2:28PM JANUARY 19, 2023 Just before Christmas, when John Maitland was finally acquitted of...

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How ICAC got it wrong on Ransley, embarrassing NSW

Justice for All23 March 2018

This week’s exoneration of businessman Craig Ransley has provided a very important lesson for the NSW government and that state’s media, if they are willing to learn. Five years ago,...

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Another example of NSW having double standards! How is this justice Mike Baird?

Justice for All10 March 2016

SPIN FILE #5 Earlier this week John Maitland, who was the Chairman of Doyles Creek Mining Pty Ltd for a period before the company was purchased at arm’s length by...

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Who’s responsible to ensure ICAC follow rules? It seems no-one!

Justice for All7 March 2016

Sydney silk Geoffrey Watson SC has denied exercising any power when he was counsel assisting for the NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption. Mr Watson has told the NSW Supreme Court...

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Barrister blasts ICAC prosecution power plan

Justice for All30 October 2015

Prominent barrister Charles Waterstreet has denounced moves to grant the NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption the power to initiate criminal prosecutions. “There should be an intervening prosecution body that can...

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NuCoal Innocent says ICAC, But Still No Compensation

WTW28 September 2015

With a determination handed down by Justice Stephen Rothman only last week, the Court found that ICAC acted in accordance with its common law duties, however, it also made statements...

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NuCoal continues to pursue Free Trade Agreement action

WTW24 September 2015

NuCoal Resources Ltd today noted the findings of the New South Wales Supreme Court which today upheld the December 2013 report by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC). NuCoal Chairman,...

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Supreme Court Action Commenced by Metgasco Against NSW Government

WTW12 September 2015

[caption id="attachment_702" align="alignleft" width="300"] Unlawful Intervention Demands Compensation[/caption] On Friday, 4 September, Metgasco served a statement of claim on the NSW Government for damages associated with the unlawful suspension of its...

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ICAC boss tells MPs how to do their job

WTW8 August 2015

AUG 8th 2015 - The head of the NSW anticorruption agency has clashed repeatedly with a parliamentary committee after she tried to avoid answering questions about her agency's failed pursuit...

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‘Freedoms’ inquiry focus on property rights

WTW31 July 2015

The Australian Law Reform Commission's inquiry into traditional freedoms is set to gain a stronger focus on the protection of property rights after the appointment of Queensland academic Suri...