Criminology Research on Corruption in Natural Resource Exploitation and Media Reporting

Running Head: RESEARCH
Criminology Research
Name
Affiliation
Instructor
Date

2
Research
Criminology Research
Journal 1
Background
The issue of corruption is a ‘thorn in the flesh’, not only in Australia but across the
world. In this article, White undertakes a research on corruption especially in the preservation
and exploitation of natural resources. The research focuses on how ports and mining sites in
Queensland have developed as well as the forestry sector in Tasmania.
Research method
A qualitative research approach is used by the author with most of the inflation being
retrieved from journals, published research as well as interviews with various stakeholders in
the government and private parastatals. By using case studies interlinked with concerns about
corruption in the nation, White (2017) highlights the major sources used in this article
Findings
The article highlights rampant cases of corruption in the forestry, mining, oil, and gas,
as well as the maritime sector. In general, natural resources and corruption have been
working hand in hand for many years especially in the forestry and wildlife sectors.
According to White (2017), instances of smuggling and poaching are well known to military
personnel and the general public yet little is done to avert this.
Conclusion