Category Archives: Australia

Papua New Guinea defies Dutton and says it will cancel Paladin contract on Manus Island

Posted on June 25, 2019 by David Isenberg

Papua New Guinea defies Dutton and says it will cancel Paladin contract on Manus Island PNG’s immigration minister says it will ‘cancel or terminate’ contract by the end of June Helen… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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PNG wants local firms not Paladin for Manus contract

Posted on June 25, 2019 by David Isenberg

PNG wants local firms not Paladin for Manus contract Angus Grigg and Lisa Murray Jun 17, 2019 — 11.00am The new government in Papua New Guinea wants more local involvement in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Manus Is security provider likely to stay

Posted on June 25, 2019 by David Isenberg

Manus Is security provider likely to stay Australian Associated Press  15 June 2019 Peter Dutton says a security company working on Manus Island is likely to have its contract renewed The… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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What KPMG really said about Paladin’s $423m contract

Posted on June 25, 2019 by David Isenberg

What KPMG really said about Paladin’s $423m contract Edmund Tadros, Angus Grigg, Lisa Murray and Jonathan Shapiro Jun 18, 2019 — 12.00am A confidential report into security firm Paladin contradicts previous… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Former immigration official now working for Paladin

Posted on June 25, 2019 by David Isenberg

Former immigration official now working for Paladin Angus Grigg, Lisa Murray, Jonathan Shapiro and Edmund Tadros Jun 19, 2019 — 12.00am A former immigration official who helped run the federal government’s… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Home Affairs bypassed KPMG on Paladin appointment

Posted on June 22, 2019 by David Isenberg

Home Affairs bypassed KPMG on Paladin appointment Edmund Tadros, Angus Grigg, Lisa Murray and Jonathan Shapiro Jun 19, 2019 — 12.05am Home Affairs outlaid millions of dollars for KPMG to advise… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Secrecy over Paladin’s $423 million contract highlights our broken refugee system

Posted on June 22, 2019 by David Isenberg

PNG not only wants to end the Paladin security contract on Manus Island, it’s demanding Australia find a permanent solution to the refugee crisis. Joel Carrett/AAP Secrecy over Paladin’s $423 million… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Company given $21.5m for Manus healthcare without a contract

Posted on June 11, 2019 by David Isenberg

Company given $21.5m for Manus healthcare without a contract Questions about expertise and cloud of misconduct hang over Papua New Guinea contractor PIH Christopher Knaus and Helen Davidson Thu 21 Feb… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Australia, the United Arab Emirates and the War in Yemen

Posted on June 4, 2019 by David Isenberg

Australia, the United Arab Emirates and the War in Yemen Richard Tanter* It seems unimaginable that Australia could be involved in the war in Yemen, arguably the world’s worst contemporary humanitarian… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Home Affairs removed Paladin boss over ‘non-compliance’

Posted on June 3, 2019 by David Isenberg

Home Affairs removed Paladin boss over ‘non-compliance’ Lisa Murray, Angus Grigg and Jonathan Shapiro Apr 3, 2019 — 11.00pm Paladin’s managing director Craig Thrupp was removed from a $423 million contract… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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