The NSW corruption watchdog, ICAC, will hold eight weeks of public hearings starting late July to investigate alleged links between the Liberal Party, two brothers of former premier Dominic Perrottet, fugitive developer Jean Nassif, and councillors. Allegations include improper donations and attempts to influence official actions.
The NSW corruption watchdog, ICAC, will hold eight weeks of public hearings starting late July to investigate alleged links between the Liberal Party, two brothers of former premier Dominic Perrottet, fugitive developer Jean Nassif, and councillors. Allegations include improper donations and attempts to influence political careers.
South Korea's antitrust watchdog has launched an investigation into Google LLC over allegations of abusing its dominant position in the Android app marketplace. The probe focuses on Google's 'Games Velocity Program' agreements with game developers, which allegedly prevented them from joining rival marketplaces.
Australia's aviation watchdog, CASA, has identified "routine gaps" in maintenance and servicing practices within Northern Australia's helicopter sector following increased surveillance. These issues, including unverified components and unconsidered modifications, pose a safety risk. The scrutiny follows a high-profile trial that exposed alleged rule-breaking.
Australia's consumer watchdog, the ACCC, has blocked Coles from opening a new supermarket and Liquorland in Kalgoorlie, citing concerns it would substantially lessen competition and harm smaller local businesses.
Australia's ACCC has blocked Coles from opening a new supermarket in Kalgoorlie, citing concerns it would harm smaller competitors. This is the first such block under new powers, requiring supermarkets to notify the ACCC of acquisitions.
Australia's consumer watchdog, the ACCC, has blocked Coles from opening a new supermarket and Liquorland in Kalgoorlie, citing concerns it would substantially lessen competition and harm smaller rivals.
Australia's consumer watchdog, the ACCC, is suing Amazon for allegedly using unfair contract terms to introduce ads in Prime Video. The tech giant is accused of forcing over a million annual subscribers to pay more to avoid ads, violating consumer protection law.
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is challenging Apple and Google's "effective duopoly" over mobile platforms, proposing to allow app developers to "steer" users to external websites for purchases, bypassing app store commissions.
UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy is considering asking media and competition watchdogs to examine Paramount's proposed $110bn acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, citing concerns over media plurality and competition issues for UK audiences.
The University of Wollongong's chancellor, Michael Still, allegedly opposed a competitive recruitment process for a proposed executive role worth over $388,000, earmarked for a woman at the center of biased recruiting allegations. ICAC heard evidence of concerns raised by HR executives regarding transparency and potential conflicts of interest.
Beijing has revealed three cases where local governments manipulated revenue data, misused government bonds, and hid debt to inflate their performance records. These cases, highlighted by the CCDI, involve actions in Guangxi, Gansu, and Zhejiang provinces, targeting the 'correct view of political performance'.
Geo News apologizes after PEMRA suspends it for 15 days over a documentary aired during Muharram, citing potential to hurt religious sentiments and disturb public peace.
Three victims of Mohamed Al Fayed have complained to the IOPC over the Met's handling of allegations, amid over 400 claims of sexual misconduct, including rape and trafficking, between 1977 and 2014.
UN Human Rights High Commissioner Volker Türk called for independent investigations into rising deaths in US immigration custody under the Trump administration, citing a lack of transparency and alleged policy violations. This follows reports from Human Rights Watch and internal DHS watchdog probes.
The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, emphasized the need for a "very strong system of verification" to monitor Iran's nuclear program. This is a key objective of the preliminary ceasefire agreement with the US, despite Iran's denials of nuclear weapon intentions and ongoing disputes over inspection access.
Hong Kong authorities propose reforming the Medical Council by increasing lay members and publicizing complaint timelines, aiming to reduce inquiry times from 42 to 29 months. This overhaul follows a 15-year delay in a complaint against Dr Sit Sou-chi.
The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC) has ordered a misconduct investigation into alleged "excessive" drug raids on several Sydney gay bars. Complaints from MP Alex Greenwich and Lord Mayor Clover Moore detail humiliating searches and intimidation of patrons.
The DEA has requested an internal investigation into claims that its agents allowed hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills onto New Mexico streets. The move follows an AP report detailing a strategy of monitoring major drug shipments to build bigger cases, a practice criticized as a gamble with public safety.
Ryanair has modified its family seating policy, now offering free seats for adults next to their children at the rear of the plane after check-in. This change follows an investigation by Britain's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) into the airline's previous charges for mandatory family seats.
The NSW ICAC heard a UOW governance manager was asked to amend timelines to obscure a potential conflict of interest involving former interim vice-chancellor John Dewar and a $3.7M KordaMentha contract. Separately, a governance staffer was hired with assistance from a chief governance officer, raising recruitment probity concerns.
Hong Kong's equality watchdog, EOC, seeks HK$250,000 compensation for the family of Baby Jane Allas, a domestic helper fired in 2019 after a cervical cancer diagnosis. Allas died in 2021, and the District Court is now assessing the compensation amount for her five children.
An EU watchdog, the European Ombudsman, has opened an inquiry into European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's refusal to release messages from a private group chat with Ukraine's Zelensky and other European leaders, following a complaint by Dutch outlet FTM regarding EU transparency rules.
The UK's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned ads from Adidas, Calvin Klein, and Uniqlo promoting "recycled" clothing and shoes. The watchdog found the companies could not substantiate their green claims, leading to potential consumer misinformation.
