Bruce Lander's search warrants have been deemed lawful by the Supreme Court. Photo: Kelly Barnes / AAP

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ICAC warrants valid as Supreme Court overturns ruling

A major question-mark over the extent of SA’s ICAC powers has been lifted, with the Supreme Court overturning a magistrate’s ruling that search warrants issued by Commissioner Bruce Lander were illegal and “invalid”.

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Govt told to strip $15m from ICAC after open hearings torpedoed

The Marshall Government has been told to claw back $15 million it set aside to fund open ICAC hearings after a series of amendments were passed by parliament last night that appear to effectively kill off any hope of public inquiries ever taking place.

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New changes to ICAC Bill after Lander lobbied crossbench

ICAC Commissioner Bruce Lander has lobbied crossbench MPs against backing a Government Bill to allow public maladministration hearings, prompting independent John Darley to seek major changes to the proposed laws.

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Standoff between integrity agencies prompts parliamentary inquiry

EXCLUSIVE | The state’s Independent Commission Against Corruption could have its wings clipped by parliament, with a wide-ranging inquiry to be launched after Ombudsman Wayne Lines highlighted a demarcation dispute over ICAC’s role.

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Public Trustee to reduce wills preparation service by half

The Public Trustee’s will preparation service is set to be limited to customers with concession cards – about half of its usual client base – for the first time, in a move likely to slightly increase costs to taxpayers.