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After a year of scandals and run of parliamentary inquiries examining what goes on behind closed doors in the Big Four global accounting firms, a NSW report says it's time for large-scale reform, greater accountability and for the firms to pay their fair share of taxes.

A Federal Government inquiry into the actions of corporate regulator ASIC, which started in 2022, is due to hand down its findings next month. It follows an online Ponzi scheme that thousands of Australians lost millions to. The kingpins and promoters of the scheme are known to ASIC, but years later many have moved onto other schemes. Guest: Adele Ferguson, ABC Investigative Reporter

Corporate giant Lendlease has been handed a $100-million tax bill, after an audit by the ATO. Tax lawyer Tony Watson says he tipped off the company and the ATO to alleged "double dipping", and that his career and wellbeing suffered as a result. Guest: Adele Ferguson, ABC Investigative Reporter Guest: Adele Ferguson, ABC Investigative Reporter

To some he’s a hero for helping to expose alleged war crimes in Afghanistan, to others he’s a criminal who stole and shared military secrets.  This week, a judge jailed former military lawyer David McBride for five years and eight months for sharing classified information with journalists.   Today, investigative reporter Adele Ferguson on the case against him and what the jailing means for whistleblowers.   Featured: Adele Ferguson, ABC investigative reporter

Honorary doctorates will be awarded to three leaders in their respective fields as part of the University of Adelaide’s graduation ceremonies, beginning today, Monday 29 April.Esteemed molecular and cellular biologist Professor Jane Visvader, social

"The most egregious tactics to kill the revelations of corporate wrongdoing have been recently revealed by investigative reporter Adele Ferguson," writes "The Gadfly" columnist ROBERT MACKLIN.

The Western Arrernte presenter, producer and journalist was recognised for her leadership in Indigenous affairs coverage across more than thirty years in journalism.

Since launching in April 2019, The Detail podcast has run over 1,000 episodes. The team recap some of their favourites.

Woolies CEO Brad Banducci says 'We will fix it' as suppliers complain of 'unauthorised deductions' from their invoices at supermarket giants.

Having already permanently banned former Shaw and Partners senior adviser Kristofer Ridgway, ASIC has now made sure he cannot leave or attempt to leave Australia.