How one bank tried to bury a scandal

<p>When the Commonwealth Bank was hauled before a Royal Commission back in 2018 it had already tried every trick in the book to try and discredit its critics. </p><p>From collecting dirt files to harassing journalists, it did everything it could to try and stop the truth about how it was treating its customers from getting out. </p><p>But thanks to a few dogged former employees, the bank’s practices were exposed. </p><p>Whistleblowers back then and today face risks with little protection from the law. </p><p>Today, the reporter behind the story, investigative journalist Adele Ferguson, on how the Commonwealth Bank was caught out and why there are mounting calls for whistleblower laws to be strengthened. </p><p>Featured: </p><p>Adele Ferguson, ABC investigative reporter</p>