A national integrity watchdog will investigate allegations of corruption involving Crown Casino, following claims Australian consulate officials fast-tracked visa applications for big-spending gamblers flying in from China.
There are also allegations Crown laundered large sums of money through its Melbourne gaming venue, which the company strongly rejects.
Attorney-General Christian Porter has referred allegations involving Crown and government agencies to the Australian Commission for Law Enforcement Integrity.
"There are sufficient concerns to warrant at least further investigations," Mr Porter told parliament on Tuesday.
