John Maitland, a former union leader and businessman, was found guilty of corruption by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC).

Maitland's case made headlines for years as it exposed the nexus between powerful unions and big business and the systemic corruption that was undermining the integrity of Australia's political system.

Mark Bouris discusses the details of Maitland's case, the charges he faced, and the alleged strategies employed by the ICAC to prosecute him. They also discuss the case's broader implications for Australian politics and the challenges anti-corruption agencies face in their fight against powerful interests. 

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John Maitland, a former union leader and businessman, was found guilty of corruption by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC).Maitland's case made headlines for years as it exposed the nexus between powerful unions and big business and the systemic corruption that was undermining the integrity of Australia's political system.Mark Bouris discusses the details of Maitland's case, the charges he faced, and the alleged strategies employed by the ICAC to prosecute him. They also discuss the case's broader implications for Australian politics and the challenges anti-corruption agencies face in their fight against powerful interests. Follow Mark Bouris on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mark_bouris/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://au.linkedin.com/in/markbouris">LinkedIn</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPX01K1JgNS5pyzUtwtCtsQ">YouTube.</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.<hr>

Too often, we avoid real conversations. Entrepreneur Mark Bouris sits down and gets to know people, understands what makes them tick, and shares the great and unusual things they’re doing. There’s no sugar coating. There’s no hiding behind fancy marketing slogans. Just an honest conversation.

Too often, we avoid real conversations. Entrepreneur Mark Bouris sits down and gets to know people, understands what makes them tick, and shares the great and unusual things they&rsquo;re doing. There&rsquo;s no sugar coating. There&rsquo;s no hiding behind fancy marketing slogans. Just an honest conversation.

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