Further evidence has emerged that the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFAT) did pursue allegations about AWB inflating Iraqi wheat contracts several years ago.
Departmental officials have told the Cole inquiry there was little evidence of Australia's grains trader breaching UN sanctions until 2004.
A previously-withheld interview says AWB managers were quizzed by the Department of Foreign Affairs about potential overcharging in "oil-for-food" contracts.
Trading manager Chris Whitwell says he was questioned in 2003.
Australian Army lawyer Colonel Michael Kelly says he had found out in 2004 there was evidence AWB paid a 10 per cent kickback.
He told one senior diplomat the gig was up for AWB and gave details to another.
They say there were no specific allegations against AWB, so they did not report it to their superiors.
Dave R.
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