Corruption investigations


BHP reveals possible corruption, but we need more disclosure

The world’s biggest mining company has joined its smaller rival, Rio Tinto, in being implicated in possible corrupt activities. BHP needs to disclose further information about the investigations immediately.

What chance ASIO will tell all?

Given the extraordinary powers now enjoyed by ASIO, the revelations of systemic wrongdoing should send alarm bells ringing. Yet one should not be too optimistic as to the results of the mooted investigation, writes Jeff Sparrow.