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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