Episode 318 - In this episode, we delve into the shocking conclusion of the Lawyer X scandal that sent shockwaves through Victoria's justice system. Brace yourself for a wild ride filled with deceit, conflicts of interest, and corruption that rocked the very foundations of the criminal justice system. But before we unravel the latest twist, we rewind and shed some light on the central figure of this scandal, Nicola Gobbo, also known as Lawyer X.

We then shift our focus to New South Wales, where the NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) drops a bombshell report. Former premier Gladys Berejiklian finds herself entangled in "serious corrupt conduct" in connection to government grants, all while keeping her relationship with then Wagga Wagga MP Daryl Maguire under wraps. The report, delivered to parliament almost two years after Berejiklian's resignation, exposes a conflict of interest that could have influenced her public duty.

And finally, prepare for an explosive revelation as we uncover the largest tax fraud scam in Australian history. Through a combination of damning text messages, secret recordings, and a hidden camera, the Australian Federal Police unveil a sophisticated $105 million tax fraud scheme. We dive into the details, exploring the 28,000 pages of documents and 70 hours of intercepted phone, video, and audio material that have now been brought to light outside the courtroom. Thanks to a riveting Four Corners investigation that aired last Monday night, listeners will experience this evidence firsthand.

Join us as we navigate the treacherous depths of these scandals, unveiling the truth behind the Lawyer X debacle, exposing corruption in the highest echelons of political power, and witnessing the groundbreaking evidence that brought down a massive tax fraud operation. This is a podcast episode you won't want to miss.

Don't forget to give us a 5-Star Rating!

Follow Chad on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠ & ⁠YouTube⁠.

Help to keep Chad Theory independent by making a one-off or recurring donation ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠via PayPal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

(0:00) Intro

(4:25) Lawyer X Background

(14:45) How it Unfolded

(28:36) Rage Quit!

(34:37) Daniel Andrews' Answer

(44:27) Victoria's Gangland Problem

(55:24) Police Powers

(59:30) Gladys v ICAC

(1:03:33) Is Gladys OK?

(1:10:52) The Phone Taps

(1:13:16) ATO Scam Uncovered

(1:26:04) The Bikies Won

(1:32:25) Final Thoughts

Written, Produced and Created by Chad James