Corruption

Authors: Jude McCulloch, Greg Cotnellan and Alastair Isles

In Victoria the Kennett Government's move to undermine the independence of the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) created a furore. Since its election in October 1992 the Liberal/National Coalition Government has been no stranger to controversy and crisis: the Opposition has repeatedly asked the Premier to stand aside over accusations that he used his position as government leader to further the interests of his family advertising company and lied when answering questions about the alleged conflict of interest.