Geoffrey Watson
Geoffrey Watson, SC, is an anti-corruption expert who conducted an investigation into the CFMEU's financial practices. His recent report called for criminal charges against Darren Greenfield and suggested the union take legal action to recover significant funds paid to the Greenfields for legal fees.
Born on Jul 01, 2024 (2 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 3 | 4.00 | 0.24% | +20% | 25,499,884 | 74,634 | $1,380,000 | 4,039$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 7.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 29,866 | $2,700,000 | 1,188$ |
| Totals | 4 | 93,385,895 | 104,500 | $4,080,000 | 5,227$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Australia:
Geoffrey Watson, SC, labeled the inquiry a 'hatchet job'.
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Australia:
Some observers, including prominent Sydney silk Geoffrey Watson, SC, to label it a 'hatchet job'.
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Australia:
Geoffrey Watson is an anti-corruption campaigner and a director at the Centre for Public Integrity.
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United Kingdom:
Geoffrey Watson is a director of the Centre for Public Integrity who criticized Allan's claims about inflation.
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Australia:
Geoffrey Watson warned against the Albanese government creating more systems that concentrated power over access to lucrative government-funded work.
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Australia:
Geoffrey Watson is a corruption investigator who has identified Mick Gatto as a corrosive influence.
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Australia:
Geoffrey Watson is a senior counsel who estimated that $15 billion had been lost to corruption on the Big Build program.
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Australia:
Centre for Public Integrity director Geoffrey Watson, SC, said it was 'completely inappropriate' for the minister’s office to ask the department to conduct modelling on an electorate basis.
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Australia:
Watson released a report claiming CFMEU lawless behaviour had cost taxpayers $15 billion.
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Australia:
Previously, the union had appointed lawyer Geoffrey Watson SC in July 2024 to investigate the claims.
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