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Originally Posted by casstony
And in a story from later this year: retired govt minister gets advisory job with Adani.
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Australia is an 'interesting' place when it comes to corruption.
In an outright bribery way, we rank as one of the best in the world.
However when it comes to the close relationships between billionaires and the politicians who shape the policy that makes them that money, we are one of the worst in the world. Level with Colombia from memory.
Blatant financial conflict of interest is insanely common.
The latest one is the North East Link Tollway in Melbourne.
The RACV spent years lobbying for this road, and the government then miraculously appoints a General Manager from the RACV as their North East Link Authority CEO.
Actual bribery may be preferable. At least then there's a chance of the police convicting someone.