I have often said that Australian politics is driven by the Mafia. In fact the Mafia has rejected many job applications submitted by Australian politicians because the Mafia said that even it wouldn't sink so low as to hire some of our alleged politicians. I was right.
Mafia in Australia: Major drug trafficking group linked to senior politicians, investigation reveals
Links between the Calabrian Mafia and senior Australian politicians have been uncovered in a joint investigation by Four Corners and Fairfax newspapers.
The year-long investigation found the Calabrian Mafia, known as 'Ndrangheta, had used a number of well-known party donors to put a "legitimate public face" on its activities.
The 'Ndrangheta is one of the world's most powerful criminal groups and is thought to be one of the major players in the world of international drug trafficking.
In Australia it operates using threats and violence in both legitimate businesses, such as fruit and vegetables, and illegitimate businesses, such as drugs.
The investigation has revealed a series of contacts between known and suspected criminals and senior politicians.
On one occasion, a man with deep mafia associations met then prime minister John Howard and other top Liberal Party figures at a fundraising event. It is not suggested that Mr Howard knew of the connection.
The investigation has also revealed donors have lobbied on behalf of a mafia figure to a host of Liberal and Labor MPs over issues related to their businesses.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-06-29/italian-mafia-group-linked-to-senior-australian-politicians/65...
ABC News, an impeccable source with a fine pedigree. Not like those nasty tabloids from the Murdoch stable.
