Category Archives: Australia

    Australian government slammed for ‘shameful’ exclusion of Afghan contractors from visa program

    Published on by David Isenberg

    Australia Australian government slammed for ‘shameful’ exclusion of Afghan contractors from visa program Salim*, pictured here in 2012, worked as a contractor on an Australian aid project Source: Supplied The federal… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Defence spends $37m on private helicopter hire after troubles with its own $15bn chopper program

    Published on by David Isenberg

    Defence spends $37m on private helicopter hire after troubles with its own $15bn chopper program Department concedes fault found in Taipan chopper could have led to ‘catastrophic consequences’ Defence tells Senate… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Media Release: The ACIJ welcomes the AFP’s investigation into alleged crimes related to Libya

    Published on by David Isenberg

    Media Release: The ACIJ welcomes the AFP’s investigation into alleged crimes related to Libya Mar 22, 2021 | Media Releases, Policy and Law Reform 22 March 2021 The Australian Centre for… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Australian police probe alleged ‘kill/capture’ mercenary operation in Libya

    Published on by David Isenberg

    Australian police probe alleged ‘kill/capture’ mercenary operation in Libya ABC Investigations / By Dylan Welch Posted 4ddays ago, updated 3ddays ago Christiaan Durrant in his fighter pilot days.( SuppliedThe Australian Federal Police… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Bitter litigation’ reveals Paladin tax strategy

    Published on by David Isenberg

    ‘Bitter litigation’ reveals Paladin tax strategy Ronald MizenReporter Nov 12, 2020 – 6.09pm A bitter legal dispute involving controversial security firm Paladin has revealed the company’s strategy to minimise tax in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Paladin owners pocket $71m, fallout with KPMG

    Published on by David Isenberg

    Paladin owners pocket $71m, fallout with KPMG Ronald MizenReporter Oct 26, 2020 – 12.00am The owners of controversial security firm Paladin received $71 million in dividends in 2019, the year its… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    How Paladin’s directors made $71m, then fell out

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    How Paladin’s directors made $71m, then fell out The Paladin brand has become toxic, but its two shareholders have walked away with millions from the Manus Island contract. Paladin had been… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Damning new report highlights excessive use of force by immigration detention staff​

    Published on by David Isenberg

    Damning new report highlights excessive use of force by immigration detention staff​ August 17, 2020 Private security contractors have used excessive force against people in Australian immigration detention centres, a damning… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    ‘Cowboy industry… don’t want rogue guards prowling’: Shocking texts expose shambolic scenes at the heart of Melbourne’s hotel quarantine program

    Published on by David Isenberg

    ‘Cowboy industry… don’t want rogue guards prowling’: Shocking texts expose shambolic scenes at the heart of Melbourne’s hotel quarantine program Victorian government officials were hesitant about hiring private security guard They… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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    Victorian health officials were concerned about ‘cowboy’ security industry, hotel quarantine inquiry hears

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    Victorian health officials were concerned about ‘cowboy’ security industry, hotel quarantine inquiry hears By Elias Clure and staff Posted Tuesday 22 September 2020 at 1:10am, updated Tuesday 22 September 2020 at… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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