David Ipp, QC, formerly a judge of the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), believes the New South Wales Government's mining licence approval process is at risk of corruption, particularly given its handling of the Ridgelands coal mine renewal in the state's Upper Hunter region.
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Corruption findings over NuCoal licence upheld
NuCoal Resources have suffered another blow after their case against the Independent Commission Against Corruption was rejected by the Supreme Court.
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High Court rules for corrupt coal licences to stay cancelled
Two coal mining companies have lost High Court bids to have their exploration licences reinstated after they were found to be corrupt by an ICAC inquiry.
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NuCoal takes cancelled mining licence fight to the High Court
NuCoal will be in the High Court this week fighting to have its corrupt exploration licence reinstated.
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Metgasco takes NSW government to court over gas drilling suspension
Gas company Metgasco has filed a judicial review over the NSW government’s decision to suspend its gas drilling program near Lismore, claiming the move was unlawful.
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Metgasco receives the all-clear from ICAC
Metgasco has been cleared by the Independent Commission Against Corruption which advised it will not be proceeding with an inquiry into the company.
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Tinkler tells ICAC he donates to political parties because he’s “such a great guy”.
Former billionaire coal magnate Nathan Tinkler has told a corruption hearing he makes political donations because he is “such a great guy”.
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Metgasco and Obeid family links come to light after ICAC referral
Gas company Metgasco was referred to the Independent Commission Against Corruption by NSW Resource Minister Anthony Roberts as links to former Labor powerbroker Eddie Obeid emerge.
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NuCoal starts legal action over cancelled exploration licence
NuCoal has launched legal action over the cancellation of its exploration licence, claiming the Independent Commission Against Corruption failed to perform its duty.
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NSW government terminates corrupt exploration licences
Passing legislation on Thursday, the New South Wales Government has cancelled three corrupt mining licences.
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Miners lash out as government revokes tenements
Acting on recommendations from the corruption watchdog New South Wales Premier Barry O’Farrell is introducing legislation to cancel the exploration licences for Doyles Creek, Mt Penny and Glendon Brook.
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NSW Resources Minister announced
Member of Lane Cove, Anthony Roberts has been named the new Resources and Energy Minister for New South Wales following the resignation of Chris Hartcher last week.
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NSW resources minister resigns amid ICAC raid
The New South Wales Resources Minister Chris Hartcher has resigned as the corruption watchdog raids his parliamentary office.
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NSW passes powers to cancel corrupt coal licences
The New South Wales state government has passed new laws on Thursday giving it the power to cancel coal licences which were at the centre of recent corruption investigations involving former Labor ministers Eddie Obeid and Ian Macdonald.
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NSW mining supports ICAC recommendations
Recommendations today made by the New South Wales corruption watchdog have been welcomed by the mining industry.
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ICAC says coal corruption was inevitable, recommends tighter controls
Corrupt conduct over New South Wales coal licences has been possible because of policy and regulation floors, the corruption watchdog says.
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NuCoal to sue Macdonald and the NSW government
NuCoal Resources is gearing up to launch legal action against former New South Wales mining minister Ian Macdonald and the state government.
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Macdonald and ‘mate’ Maitland acted corruptly over Doyles Creek: ICAC
Former NSW Labor minister Ian Macdonald has been declared to have acted corruptly over the approval of a coal exploration licence.
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Corrupt licences cost NSW taxpayers $90m: Baird
New South Wales treasurer, Mike Baird, claims corrupt mining deals have directly cost the state $90 million.
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Corrupt conduct over Mount Penny tenement: ICAC’s verdict
After months of investigations, almost 100 witnesses and many memorable moments, the corruption watchdog has handed down its verdict over the Mount Penny tenement. Alex Heber writes.
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