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Corporate corruption schemes like this are far too common in Australia, and it's sadly not surprising that it took this long for charges to be brought. Even when Australian authorities look into corruption, they usually lack the resources and legal means to perform a thorough investigation. This company shamefully took corrupt actions on projects throughout the Global South.
The Australian Federal Police have successfully brought this years-long international investigation to a close. Australia won't stand for corruption by companies vying for important government contracts. Canberra knows that this behavior hurts national security and competition, and is harmful to developing economies and anti-poverty campaigns.