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Radio interview: Hard-Wired for Corruption

Michelle spoke to Melbourne radio 3RRR about the global arms trade, Australia's lack of transparency about its weapons exports and its lax anti-bribery and corruption measures

Jan 16, 2023

Michelle’s major feature Hard-Wired for Corruption was published by Arena Magazine last year (link below).

Last week, Melbourne’s leading independent radio station 3RRR (102.7 FM) spoke to Michelle about the article for its Uncommon Sense program.

Listen to Michelle’s conversation with Judith Peppard at this 3RRR link or click here:

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Hard-Wired for Corruption

The international arms trade, worth around US$200 billion a year, represents less than 1 per cent of world trade yet is said to account for about 40 per cent of its corruption. While estimates vary, there is little dispute amongst long-term arms industry researchers that it is the most corrupt industry on the planet. Indeed, it is said to be…

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Carolyn

Jan 17Liked by Michelle Fahy

This is a clear and coherent interview. Thank you MsPeppard and Ms Fahy. Such an important subject. It may be early in the Albanese government to examine Defence accountability and lack of transparency, but frankly i don’t think it us too early. Secrecy rots deep into the heart of our democracy. Therefore, demanding answers is never too early, too often tragically too late.

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