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Victorian Nationals MP Tim McCurdy facing fraud trial just weeks before election – 4 October 2018
Tim McCurdy, a former real estate agent who became a Coalition frontbencher, is accused of falsifying documents relating to the sale of two dairy farms in northern Victoria in 2009. Mr McCurdy said he will still re-contest the seat of Ovens Valley, which he has held for eight years.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-10-04/nationals-mp-tim-mccurdy-to-face-trial-for-fraud/10338180
ABC board hires investigator to examine explosive Michelle Guthrie claims – 4 October 2018
The ABC board has hired an investigator to examine explosive claims made by former ABC managing director, Michelle Guthrie in the weeks leading up to her removal. Several of those allegations, including political interference and inappropriate conduct by former chairman Justin Milne.
Insurers use private investigators as ‘last resort’ – 4 October 2018
Insurers have moved to defend the use of private investigators, saying they are necessary for the detection of fraud and they have tightened the industry code to prevent the misuse of surveillance.
AIPI was asked to comment and we noted that members need to comply with legal requirements in the jurisdiction in which they operate. They should be independent, not advocate for either party in an investigation and provide unbiased information to their clients, whether insurance companies or others, in order that the client make an informed decision on the claim or allegation that has been made.
John Killick, famously plucked from jail by chopper, facing fraud charges – 3 October 2018
John Killick, 76, was arrested at Newtown Police Station on Tuesday and charged with knowingly dealing with proceeds of crime, dishonestly obtaining property by deception and goods suspected stolen in premises.
