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New questions over Australian-funded security contracts in PNG

New questions over Australian-funded security contracts in PNG By Richard Baker March 4, 2019 — 12.01am A new, multimillion-dollar security contract has been awarded to patrol a controversial detention facility built… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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The Paladin scandal is only a drop in the ocean of corruption on Manus and Nauru

The Paladin scandal is only a drop in the ocean of corruption on Manus and Nauru Behrouz Boochani  Recently, the Paladin controversy has dominated political discussions. The company was contracted to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Paladin, Manus, and private security: a treacherous history

Paladin, Manus, and private security: a treacherous history Manus Island (Photo: NASA) By Sarah Percy @svpercy 25 February 2019 06:00 AEDT The recent revelation that a contract worth $423 million dollars… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Paladin Statement – 21 February 2019

Paladin Statement – 21 February 2019 Paladin has a proud history of providing discrete services to our clients in culturally sensitive ways since 2007, including in partnership with landowners on Manus… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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KPMG report to Home Affairs Department flagged risks with Paladin

KPMG report to Home Affairs Department flagged risks with Paladin By Edmund Tadros, Lisa Murray, Angus Grigg and Jonathan Shapiro Updated Feb 21, 2019 — 10.23pm, first published at 10.00pm Consulting… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Singapore-registered Paladin Holdings is in the hotseat as questions surface about its legitimacy

Manus refugees and asylum seekers in a stand-off with guards trying to shut off power in August 2017. (ABC news) Singapore-registered Paladin Holdings is in the hotseat as questions surface about… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Manus Island security contractor rejects corruption claims

Manus Island security contractor rejects corruption claims By Richard Baker February 21, 2019 — 8.53am The little-known security company at the centre of a $423 million Manus Island contracting controversy has… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Profiteering from misery

Profiteering from misery Pip Hinman February 21, 2019 Issue 1210 Australia   With permission of Alan Moir, moir.com.au. The Australian Financial Review has revealed that the federal Coalition government awarded a $423 million… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Australian government security contractor Paladin breaks silence on corruption allegations

Australian government security contractor Paladin breaks silence on corruption allegations Company that was awarded $423m to provide services on Manus Island says reports linking it to bad debts are ‘offensive’ and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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PNG had ‘no say’ over Paladin contracts

PNG had ‘no say’ over Paladin contracts 1:55 pm on 19 February 2019 Papua New Guinea’s immigration minister says his government had no control over the contracts awarded to controversial security… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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