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Monday, October 18

Concern over 'secret' meetings between lobbyists, govt officials

The Integrity Commissioner has revealed as many as one in 10 meetings between lobbyists and officials are not recorded. That raises the risk of misconduct and corruption going unnoticed in Queensland.

So many questions, so little time to answer matters of Integrity

Integrity Commissioner Nikola Stepanov is having to triage requests for help, much like the state’s over-run public hospital emergency departments.

Steven Miles says Queenslanders are comfortable with the activities of lobbyists. Photo: ABC

Queenslanders 'comfortable' with lobbyists, says acting Premier

Acting Premier Steven Miles says Queenslanders are “relatively comfortable” with how lobbying rules are working in the state.

Corruption watchdog set to focus on government lobbyists

Crime and Corruption Commission chairman Alan MacSporran says he wants “transparent safeguards” to prevent wrong-doing.

Mining company with lobbyists spent $660,000 on election

The New Hope Group has been shedding staff amid ongoing delays with the proposed expansion of its New Acland coal mine.

Tough new rules on council dealings with developers

Tough new rules restricting how councils deal with property developers are set to be introduced in the Moreton Bay region as local government seeks to regain community trust in the wake of several corruption scandals.