News Articles for Corruption and Crime Commission

More than 300 truck drivers in Western Australia have had their licences suspended after the state government alleged they failed to pass their driving test.

Perth Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi could face proceedings in the State Administrative Tribunal after a report tabled in parliament alleged that she failed to declare travel and gifts up to 45 times over seven years.

Two high-profile reports from the commission have reaffirmed its role in upholding public accountability.

City of Perth chief executive Gary Stevenson has been sacked, three years into a five-year contract, following a horror year for the council.

Eight years in the making, tighter controls over lobbyists may finally become law.

Premier Colin Barnett has warned the state government's mid-year budget review would be 'horrible' as the state continues to suffer from a downturn in revenue.

Murdoch University has appointed Eeva Leinonen as its first female vice-chancellor, replacing Richard Higgott who resigned last year after being investigated by the Corruption and Crime Commission.

Some of our elected officials would be wise to consider their decisions more closely in light of recent events.

Lisa Scaffidi is no stranger to the responsibilities of public office, which is why the imbroglio currently surrounding her is so perplexing.

The Corruption and Crime Commission has found City of Perth Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi “signally failed in her duties” by not disclosing gifts and travel contributions from BHP Billiton and Hawaiian.

After failing to implement its council amalgamation plan, the government is targeting funding arrangements.

Supreme Court Justice John McKechnie has been named as the new commissioner of the Western Australian Corruption and Crime Commission.

Murdoch University chancellor David Flanagan has revealed up to five senior executives are under investigation, while also disclosing some of the “shocking” evidence against them.

Murdoch University announced late on Friday that its vice-chancellor, Richard Higgott has resigned, five weeks after he was stood down on full pay, in the midst of a Corruption and Crime Commission investigation.

Christopher Shanahan has been appointed as an acting Commissioner of the Corruption and Crime Commission, following the retirement of Roger Macknay.