parliamentary inquiry
Coverage of parliamentary inquiry in the Nexus archive.
- KPMG appoints chair who claimed leak allegations were ‘completely false’ and called senator’s actions ‘inappropriate’
KPMG has appointed Michael Ebeid as its new chair following the resignation of Martin Sheppard amid a parliamentary inquiry into the firm’s ethical failings. Ebeid previously dismissed leak allegations as 'completely false' and criticized a senator’s role in exposing the scandal as 'inappropriate', prompting a Greens senator to argue the appointment risks entrenching problematic leadership.
- Malawi: Chilima's Remark 'If I Die, I Will Die' Was a Vernacular Expression, Inquiry Told
The parliamentary inquiry into the June 10, 2024 military plane crash in Malawi heard testimony from Kelvin Sentala, a close acquaintance of Saulos Chilima, who clarified a remark attributed to Chilima before his death.
- Malawi: Chilima Crash Investigation Highlights Systemic Lapses in Malawi's Chain of Responsibility
A parliamentary inquiry in Malawi is investigating the June 10, 2024 military aircraft crash that killed Vice President Saulos Chilima and eight others, revealing systemic lapses in the chain of responsibility.
- ‘Get your dirty hands off our kids’: fossil fuel industry’s presence in schools and sports clubs sparks concern
The Greens and David Pocock have called for a parliamentary inquiry into the fossil fuel industry's presence in schools and sports clubs, accusing it of building social licence through programs and sponsorships. Resources Minister Madeleine King defended industry sponsorships of sports and clubs.
- KPMG leaked confidential Optus information and surveilled whistleblower’s laptop, inquiry hears
KPMG admitted to leaking Optus' confidential information during a bid for a Telstra audit contract. The firm also surveilled a whistleblower's laptop and dismissed the individual as having 'workplace grievances', according to a parliamentary inquiry.
- Regrettable references and claims of ‘rigged’ election laws: why this week has reignited Jacinta Allan spill rumours
Jacinta Allan faced three major tests this week, with her handling of a parliamentary inquiry into Victoria's integrity laws and other issues prompting speculation about a possible Labor leadership change. The rumors resurfaced as the Victorian election approaches, with some MPs questioning if it's too late for a leadership shift.
- After blows to his anti-protest laws, Minns considers retreat from ‘globalise the intifada’ ban
NSW Premier Chris Minns may abandon plans to ban the slogan 'globalise the intifada' following a legal challenge in Queensland. Initially determined to prohibit the phrase after the Bondi terror attack, Minns now ties the ban's fate to the outcome of the Queensland case, signaling a potential retreat from the policy.
- Gas companies spending millions on Australian advertising blitz to fight export tax, inquiry told
Gas companies in Australia are spending millions on an advertising campaign to oppose a new export tax, with Shell Australia among those contributing to the Australian Energy Producers (AEP) effort. Labor MP Ed Husic criticized the industry for 'defending the indefensible' during a parliamentary inquiry.