How ICAC got it wrong on Ransley, embarrassing NSW
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,...
Another example of NSW having double standards! How is this justice Mike Baird?
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...
Who’s responsible to ensure ICAC follow rules? It seems no-one!
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...
Barrister blasts ICAC prosecution power plan
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...
NuCoal Innocent says ICAC, But Still No Compensation
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...
NuCoal continues to pursue Free Trade Agreement action
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,...
Supreme Court Action Commenced by Metgasco Against NSW Government
[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...
ICAC boss tells MPs how to do their job
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...
‘Freedoms’ inquiry focus on property rights
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...
ICAC Prosecution Briefs with DPP in relation to Operation Acacia
The Commission is of the opinion that consideration should be given to obtaining the advice of the DPP with respect to the prosecution of Ian Macdonald, John Maitland, Craig Ransley...