Nick McKenzie
Nick McKenzie is an Age investigative journalist who has twice been named the Graham Perkin Australian Journalist of the Year. A winner of 14 Walkley Awards, he investigates politics, business, foreign affairs, human rights and criminal justice.
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John Setka resigns immediately as head of CFMEU
The powerful construction union boss resigned on Friday night in the face of a raft of explosive allegations about misconduct involving him and the CFMEU.
- by Nick McKenzie, Angus Thompson and Kieran Rooney
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AFP commander raided, suspended in contracts-for-mates probe
The Australian Federal Police is embroiled in a conflict-of-interest controversy, amid revelations that a high-ranking official is under investigation for improperly awarding a contract.
- by Nick McKenzie
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Roberts-Smith case
WA governor hosts Ben Roberts-Smith as he receives medal from the King
The disgraced war criminal has been welcomed to Government House in Perth to receive the honour bestowed by King Charles III.
- by Nick McKenzie, Jesinta Burton and Holly Thompson
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From caliphate to the classroom: How hardline group courts the young
Fringe Islamist group Hizb ut-Tahrir is using front groups to spread its message to young people.
- by Marta Pascual Juanola and Nick McKenzie
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Australian agencies greenlight charity despite Hizb ut-Tahrir links
The special tax status bestowed by the Tax Office on the Al Rashidun charity will enable it to significantly boost its fundraising efforts.
- by Nick McKenzie, Marta Pascual Juanola and Paul Sakkal
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Hate comes to university campus but hides its face
A group banned in Britain has used a front organisation to gain a role in the wider anti-war protest movement and leverage its pursuit of a global caliphate.
- by Nick McKenzie, Marta Pascual Juanola and Anne Worthington
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‘They divide’: Group banned in the UK eyes Australian division over war
Hizb ut-Tahrir has stepped up its activities in Australia against a backdrop of the war in Gaza, and experts are concerned.
- by Nick McKenzie, Marta Pascual Juanola and Anne Worthington
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Trial by Water
‘Fried noodles #23’: Witness’s new detail raises crucial question in Farquharson case
Dawn Waite’s evidence excited police, swayed Robert Farquharson’s ex-wife against him and was held to be crucial by the judge. But it might well have been impossible.
- by Michael Bachelard, Ruby Schwartz and Nick McKenzie
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Fire danger and bits from Bunnings: $50m border boats beset with problems
Insiders claim Australian Border Force’s Cape-class boats are plagued with dangerous issues. An investigation has revealed one was out of action when a people-smuggling vessel landed in Western Australia.
- by Nick McKenzie, Zach Hope, Garry McNab and Amilia Rosa
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Trial by Water
Geoffrey’s killer cough put him in jail. A phone call to his brother got him out
The truck driver is not sure if convicted murderer Robert Farquharson is innocent – but he can see similarities with his own unjust imprisonment.
- by Michael Bachelard, Ruby Schwartz and Nick McKenzie
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AFP officer’s home raided in anti-corruption investigation
A high-ranking federal police officer has been suspended after internal affairs officers searched his Canberra home this week in response to allegations of conflicts of interest.
- by Nick McKenzie