Multi-award winner, investigative journalist and business columnist with the ABC.
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. See more
Latest Work
The fake qualifications and financial fraud of Australia's shadowy private college sector
The fake qualifications and financial fraud of Australia's shadowy private college sector
CBUS SUPER SCANDAL
Australia's super funds have assets of over $3.9 trillion. For an industry holding so much money you would expect the highest standards of corporate governance.
Our business expert and investigative reporter Adele Ferguson speaks to 7.30’s Sarah Ferguson about the Cbus scandal.
Medicare rorts
Billions of dollars are being rorted from Medicare each year, including by billing dead people and falsifying patient records to boost profits.
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.
Major Awards
Honorary Doctorate
University of Adelaide
Adele Ferguson receives her Honorary Doctorate from the Hon Catherine Branson AC KC and Professor Høj AC outside Bonython Hall. Read more
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