In Australia, investigations are currently being held into companies including Leighton International, which has been accused of using bribery to win a lucrative oil pipeline contract in Iraq.
Companies owned by the Reserve Bank of Australia — Securency and Note Printing Australia — are alleged to have paid millions of dollars in bribes to third parties in foreign countries, including an arms dealer, to win banknote printing contracts.
The Australian Wheat Board became embroiled in a kickback scandal more than 10 years ago which saw $300 million funnelled through to the regime of Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein.