After the audit was handed down, claims emerged that ALC chief...

After the audit was handed down, claims emerged that ALC chief executive Mark Hewitt misused millions of dollars in mining royalties.

Figures that ALC provided to senate estimates in July show Winchelsea Mining, a company in which Mr Hewitt serves as co-chief executive, was a beneficiary of more than $24 million in royalties distributed by the ALC over five years.

The estimates figures also show the Groote Holding Aboriginal Corporation (GHAC), of which Mr Hewitt is an unpaid director, received nearly $40 million in royalties for projects that would indirectly support Winchelsea Mining or have a broader benefit.

Last month, the National Anti-Corruption Commission confirmed a Commonwealth government agency had raised Mr Hewitt's actions with the corruption watchdog.

ABCLIN K.

for all the criticism of any govt there are always one or two good things each has achieved. without exception.

so this is one such an achievement.

Ms Price calling for auditing for many years while the LibNat govts were in power to do what she asked. and yet the Lab mob, for all their failings, have answered Price's call.

the establishment of appropriate authorities charged with conducting the audits across the country and finding out those rorting the system coupled with the NACC have shown their worth today.