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  "publishedAt": "2026-02-05T08:30:00.000Z",
  "site": "https://www.smh.com.au",
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  "textContent": "A Victorian licensing assessor who helped 69 builders pass testing for cash has pleaded guilty to being part of a bribery ring.",
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