Corruption watchdog to reconsider decision not to investigate robodebt referrals
It has now been determined the commissioner did not properly deal with a conflict of interest which required him to excuse himself from the process.
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Royal Commission News
A Royal Commission is a formal inquiry into broad matters of importance that affect the governance of a country and its people. It is conducted when concerns are realised to have a significant impact to the public, matters such as government structure, social welfare, economic impact, corruption or criminal misconduct.
Recently, the 'Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry in Australia' is a royal commission pursuant to the Royal Commissions Act 1902 established by the Australian government in 2017 to inquire into and report on any misconduct by Australian banks and financial institutions providing banking, superannuation and financial services. The Honourable Justice Kenneth Madison Hayne, AC, QC is the sole commissioner, assisted by the following legal counsel. Rowena Orr QC, Michael Hodge QC, Albert Dinelli, Eloise Dias, Mark Costello.
This royal commission found that some financial institutions charged fees for services that were not provided, or continue to charge fees to those who are deceased.
Heartbroken mum's plea over robodebt report sealed section
After losing her son, Rhys, to the illegal scheme, Jennifer is pleading for the sealed section to be made public.
RobodebtNursing homes 'not an option' but home care wait times skyrocket
Wait times for Home Care Packages have skyrocketed in the past year according to Senate estimates from June, with the number of recipients waiting to receive a package almost doubling.
Aged Care'I'm begging you': Lambie's emotional plea after royal commission
The independent senator and former Army corporal has savaged the ADF over its handling of discharged personnel.
national'They see me as nothing': Inquiry lays bare defence suicide failures
The report, which was tabled in parliament this afternoon, makes 122 recommendations to improve the health and wellbeing of the men and women who serve in the Army, Navy and Air Force.
national'Dead men don't talk' - but one mother is making her son's voice heard
As families await final report from Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.
defenceInquiry into NACC decision to not investigate robodebt findings
A deluge of public complaints has sparked the probe into the much-criticised decision.
nationalAnti-corruption body won't launch robodebt investigations
The National Anti-Corruption Commission has ruled out investigating the public officials referred to it by the robodebt royal commission over their role in the illegal, "crude and cruel" scheme.
nationalFederal government accepts all robodebt recommendations - bar one
The government said it had already begun to introduce some of the measures recommended by the report into the unlawful debt collection scheme.
PoliticsAustralia needs nationwide 'transformation', royal commission says
The disability royal commission has made 222 recommendations to make the nation a more supportive and inclusive society.
nationalFormer PM seen as public servant resigns over the scandal
The former prime minister has been spotted for the first time since the damning findings of the Robodebt royal commission were handed down.
Politics'Crude and cruel': Robodebt report recommends criminal prosecutions
The report referred individuals for civil and criminal prosecution and included 57 recommendations.
RobodebtAMP fined $24 million for charging thousands of dead people
The Federal Court ordered AMP Life and AMP Financial Planning to pay fines of $18 million and $6 million respectively after they admitted to the "unconscionable conduct".
financeFormer minister Stuart Robert takes responsibility for Robodebt
The former government services minister says he takes responsibility for continuing to implement the federal government's illegal Robodebt scheme.
RobodebtChristian Porter gives evidence at robodebt royal commission
Former government minister Christian Porter has given evidence at the robodebt royal commission, accepting some responsibility for the scheme he described as "clunky" and "easily fixable".
RobodebtMorrison says he was not told robodebt was unlawful for four years
Scott Morrison says he trusted his department when he was told no new laws needed to be passed to make government's disastrous robodebt scheme lawful.
RobodebtFelt like a 'criminal': Victim of robodebt scheme fronts royal commission
Robodebt ran from July 2015 to November 2019 and raised $1.73 billion in unlawful debts against more than 400,000 people.
RobodebtPolice inquiry finds damning evidence of 'unchecked' toxic culture
After five months, the state government will respond to the inquiry into Queensland Police's handling of domestic and family violence.
policeCrown Melbourne fined $120 million over gambling law failures
Crown Melbourne will be forced to pay fines totalling $120 million by Victoria's gaming regulator for failing to uphold the state's gambling laws.
Crown CasinoAged care workers' pay rise a 'first step' in solving sector crisis
Aged care workers will receive a 15 per cent interim pay rise in what is a "promising first step" in reforming the sector, according to Aged Care Minister Anika Wells.
Aged CareGovernment failed to seek 'authoritative' or external legal advice on robodebt
The first witnesses are giving evidence today to the royal commission into the Federal Government's disastrous debt recovery program.
RobodebtRobodebt cases wiped for almost 200,000 Australians
Almost 200,000 Australians will have their robodebt reviews wiped as the federal government drops cases sparked by the bungled debt recovery program.
RobodebtCricket Australia apologises to child sex abuse survivors
Cricket Australia has apologised to survivors of sexual child abuse involved in cricket, and called on states and territories to join the national redress scheme.
child sex abuseThe robodebt royal commission kicks off today - here's what to expect
The royal commission into robodebt is set to begin shortly in Brisbane this morning.
RobodebtAlmost half of Robodebt victims to get less than $100 in interest-owed payouts
Robodebt victims will find out from today how much their share of a $112 million class action settlement will be.
Robodebt'National tragedy': Apology to ADF members and veterans
An interim report from a royal commission says the prevalence of suicide among serving and ex-ADF members "should concern us all".
veteransRoyal Commission hears of attempted funding cuts for veterans
Nationals MP and former Veterans' Affairs Minister Andrew Gee said he fought against millions of dollars in proposed funding cuts under the Morrison government.
queenslandRoyal commission hears of culture of 'hazing' within defence force
The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has heard from Townsville's most senior serving defence member.
militaryCoercive control to be criminalised in Queensland
Coercive control will be a criminal offence in Queensland by the end of 2023 in a ruling labelled historic by the families of domestic violence victims.
domestic violenceLabor promises royal commission into failed Robodebt scheme if elected
The Labor Party is promising to establish a royal commission into the Robodebt scandal if it wins the federal election.
Federal Election 2022Veteran: 'Because I was gay, I was a national threat'
It was Yvonne Sillett's lifelong dream to serve in the army but at the age of 28 she was forced out of dream career because of her sexuality.
armyFormer legal services commissioner voices Queensland integrity concerns
The Palaszczuk government has defended itself against integrity concerns, as another former staffer speaks out.
queenslandCrown Resorts to back revised takeover bid from Blackstone
Crown Resorts has recommended a revised takeover bid by private equity firm Blackstone.
Crown CasinoWhistleblower army veteran condemns ADF's 'culture of violence'
An Australian Defence veteran has condemned a culture of violence in the military, speaking to the Royal Commission on Defence and Veteran suicide.
militaryRoyal commission hears of lengthy delays for veterans seeking help
The royal commission heard Afghanistan veteran Jesse Bird had permanent impairment claims repeatedly ignored by the Department of Veterans Affairs, prior to taking his own life in 2017.
queenslandGrieving mum speaks of 'culture of bullying' within the ADF
Nikki Jamieson lost her son to suicide in 2014, after he had served just two years. She said it was relentless bullying that cost her son, Daniel, his life.
defenceRoyal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide begins
The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has begun today in Brisbane, addressing the prevalence of mental health issues and suicide rates in the military community.
defenceCrown to retain Melbourne casino licence after 'disgraceful' conduct
Crown Melbourne will retain its casino licence despite a royal commission finding Crown Resorts had engaged in "disgraceful" misconduct.
Crown Casino$146 million strategy to combat child sexual abuse across Australia
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced an imminent 10-year national strategy for the prevention of child sexual abuse.
child sex abuseCrown Melbourne boss to stand down
Crown Resorts chief executive Xavier Walsh will step down on August 20, as Victoria's Royal Commission into the state's casino operator resumes.
CasinoPM announces royal commission into veteran suicide
The Prime Minister has pledged his government's commitment to addressing the issue of suicide among Defence Force members and veterans.
Scott MorrisonMother who lost veteran son to suicide welcomes inquiry
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced a royal commission into death by suicide for Australian veterans.
Scott MorrisonVictoria begins Royal Commission into Crown resorts
The Victorian Royal Commission into Crown Resorts started today after damning allegations of criminal activity including money laundering.
Crown CasinoEmotional MPs describe 'black hole' left by veteran suicides
Veterans serving in federal parliament have cried as they described the "black hole" in their hearts left by the death of their mates.
defenceVictoria's mental health system operates in 'crisis mode'
Victoria's mental health system is overwhelmed and operates in crisis mode, a damning report from the royal commission has found.
mental healthA third of aged care providers shouldn't be in the industry
Around a third of aged care providers should not be in the industry at all, the CEO of a leading advocacy group for older Australians has said.
Aged CareAged care royal commission final report an 'opportunity for fundamental change'
The report has been delivered to the Governor-General today amid reports of delays in vaccinating aged care residents - which experts say is another stain on the already tarnished sector.
Aged CareCrown director quits as Victoria announces royal commission
Harold Mitchell has stepped down from Crown's board after the Victorian government announced it will hold a royal commission into the gaming giant.
VictoriaCatholic Church ordered to pay millions to WA abuse survivor
A man abused as an altar boy says he's been vindicated after more than 40 years after he won a record payout.
child sex abuseLawyer X final report recommends 'Special Investigator'
The final report has recommended for the conduct of Nicola Gobbo and relevant Victoria Police officers to be referred to a Special Investigator.
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