News Articles for Kevin Hammond

Jordan Murray and Matt Mckenzie preview next week's federal budget coverage and discuss what they expect to see in the Albanese government's first financial plan.

The inaugural head of the state's Corruption and Crime Commission, former District Court chief judge Kevin Hammond, has passed away aged 86.

CCC head John McKechnie says the failure to acknowledge that many political donors are seeking policy outcomes is holding back true transparency.

OPINION: The Corruption and Crime Commission has experienced highs and lows since being established with draconian powers in 2004 by the Gallop Labor government to root out poor practices in the public sector.

Two high-profile reports from the commission have reaffirmed its role in upholding public accountability.