Author Archives: David Isenberg

Paladin’s secret Canberra office revealed

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Paladin’s secret Canberra office revealed By Tom McIlroy, Jonathan Shapiro, Angus Grigg and Lisa Murray Feb 18, 2019 — 11.00pm Paladin, the security firm at the centre of the $423 million… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Manus refugee vindicated by Paladin probe

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Manus refugee vindicated by Paladin probe 6:57 am on 19 February 2019 The Australian government would be brought down if Manus Island service providers were investigated, an award-winning journalist says. Behrouz… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Home affairs denies it was ‘desperate’ when $423m Paladin contract awarded

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Home affairs denies it was ‘desperate’ when $423m Paladin contract awarded Mike Pezzullo admits department faced ‘urgent’ circumstances when Manus Island deal done with little-known firm Katharine Murphy Political editor @murpharoo… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Federal Government probed over awarding of Manus Island security contracts to Paladin Group

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Federal Government probed over awarding of Manus Island security contracts to Paladin Group By political reporter Alexandra Beech Updated 17 Feb 2019, 5:04pm   Photo: The awarding of contracts for security… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Rise of China’s private armies

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Rise of China’s private armies Is trouble brewing as Beijing uses security firms to protect its people abroad, asks Odil Gafarov Special forces of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization – which links… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Peta Credlin admits $423m Manus Island contract ‘doesn’t look 100% great’

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Peta Credlin admits $423m Manus Island contract ‘doesn’t look 100% great’ 18/02/2019 Ben Fordham Graham RichardsonPeta CredlinTHE BIG GUNS Peta Credlin has questioned the government’s decision to award a security contract worth… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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‘Mercenary’ investor in Kenya airlines with influence in Trump’s White House

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‘Mercenary’ investor in Kenya airlines with influence in Trump’s White House Sunday March 5 2017 Former Blackwater CEO Erik Prince. PHOTO | WILLIAM OERI | NATION MEDIA GROUP In Summary Vicky… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Supporting the Troops A History of Military Outsourcing in the United States

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Supporting the Troops A History of Military Outsourcing in the United States You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe  

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Former Navy SEAL arrested on weapons charges in Haiti says he was doing security work tied to Haiti’s president

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Former Navy SEAL arrested on weapons charges in Haiti says he was doing security work tied to Haiti’s president Paul Szoldra February 22, 2019 at 02:14 PM Chris Osman (Photo: _chris_osman_designs/Instagram)… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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How world’s next global power could be a PRIVATE army amid fears Russia is about to unleash mercenary battalions in Venezuela

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WAR FOR HIRE How world’s next global power could be a PRIVATE army amid fears Russia is about to unleash mercenary battalions in Venezuela The total amount spent on private security… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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