Bruce Lander. Photo: Tony Lewis / InDaily

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ICAC powers questioned amid "grave concerns" about new laws

The state’s Independent Commissioner Against Corruption does not have the power to make a finding of misconduct or maladministration, according to evidence given to state parliament by the SA Law Society.

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Knoll defends South Road no-show

Embattled Infrastructure Minister Stephan Knoll has refused to confirm he attended a Liberal fundraiser in Mount Gambier yesterday, whilst conceding he shares metropolitan motorists’ “frustration” about the ongoing debacle engulfing the state’s busiest roadway.

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Govt defends Whetstone's taxpayer-funded $5700 flight in regional SA

The State Government says Primary Industries Minister Tim Whetstone had no choice but to spend more than $5700 of public funds on a luxury charter flight from Whyalla to Ceduna late last year.

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Labor move to refer ICAC to reviewer

EXCLUSIVE | Tensions between state parliament and the Independent Commission Against Corruption are poised to dramatically escalate, with a Labor-led motion to refer the state’s public integrity unit to an independent auditor, InDaily can reveal.

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ICAC calls for crackdown on parliamentary privilege

Independent Commissioner Against Corruption Bruce Lander has urged parliament to consider abolishing its own privilege to publicly discuss ongoing investigations, as he today took aim at both Attorney-General Vickie Chapman and Labor frontbencher Tom Koutsantonis in a charged committee hearing.