Investigative journalist and business columnist, ABC.
A multi-award winner with two Logies and 13 Walkley Awards, including two Gold Walkleys - the highest honour in Australian journalism.

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Hunting Ground

Hunting Ground is reported by Adele Ferguson and produced by Chris Gillett goes to air Monday 27 October at 8.30pm on ABC TV and ABC iview.

Drawing on over a year of reporting and newly obtained data, Ferguson shows the crisis is far worse than previously known, and far from over.

Despite government promises of reform after the first Four Corners investigation, Ferguson uncovers more than a hundred cases of alleged paedophiles who worked or are working in child care, enabled by systemic failures, weak oversight and a profit-driven industry.

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The Price of Power

Chinese-owned energy giant Alinta is accused of potentially putting consumer information of their million-plus customer base at risk. And Australia's Foreign Investment Review Board, which reviews large takeover deals, is under fire for not vigorously enforcing the rules they set.

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Mongrel bunch of bastards

The Australia Taxation Office is a formidable enforcer with extraordinary powers. It can raid your home or business without a warrant, it can compel you to answer questions and treat you as guilty until proven innocent.

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Bleed Them Dry Until They Die

Bleed Them Dry Until They Die: The retirement villages ripping off retirees. "It's a financial trap. It's a financial sinkhole. Once you're in, it's very hard to get out." Former Resident

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