Pork-barrelling reform would protect ministers and public servants, says Haines Culture If there’s one thing the crossbench agrees on, it’s integrity. Now, member for Indi Helen Haines has pork barrelling in her sights.
Integrity calls for federal government to close pork barrel loopholes November 14, 2023 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Politicians who act against departmental advice should face parliamentary and public scrutiny, according to Independent MP Helen Haines.
No silver bullet for secretary terminations, says APS commissioner August 29, 2023 By Anna Macdonald Federal Gordon de Brouwer calls for a flexible system for the termination of department heads.
Albanese compliance with senate production orders roughly half that of Morrison July 27, 2023 By Anna Macdonald Federal The decline in the production of Senate orders shows a worsening of secrecy, according to the Centre for Public Integrity.
Senators to probe government action on PwC scandal May 25, 2023 By AAP Economy & Industry Finance officials set to be grilled on how the government plans to respond to the scandal over consultants PwC.
$4bn APS addiction to Big Four fostered by steady flow of political donations: Centre for Public Integrity May 22, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Economy & Industry CPI says consulting firms funnel returns into recurring political donations to build a culture of policy development co-dependency.
Premium Columnists Ministerial diaries legitimately deserve to be in the public domain April 12, 2023 By Richard Mulgan Australian Capital Territory Access to ministerial diaries is a useful reminder to government insiders that their comings and goings may be open to public scrutiny.
Independent’s bill wants federal politics to end ‘jobs for mates’ culture February 7, 2023 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Sophie Scamps argues a new review to consider the government appointments to boards will not go far enough.
Integrity experts support recommendations of Bell inquiry December 1, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Federal Public integrity bodies have voiced their support for the findings of the Bell inquiry into Scott Morrison’s ministerial appointments.
Knick, NACC, paddy whack: Experts on future-proofing the federal integrity commission November 20, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Federal The panel of experts mentioned how vital it is that the NACC is as independent and depoliticised as possible.
NACC would require federal agency heads to report corruption to it September 28, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Federal Attorney-general Mark Dreyfus has introduced the long-awaited legislation to set up the National Anti-Corruption Commission.
Public trust and engagement necessary for a functioning democracy September 13, 2022 By Anna Macdonald Community & Social Alerting the government early to risk means the public service can co-design solutions to keep things fit for purpose, says the Department of Finance.
Premium Columnists Overreach: Victoria’s pandemic management bill November 2, 2021 By Binoy Kampmark Editors' Picks Any far-reaching powers of executive nature need the vigilant scrutiny of parliament. As things stand, the pandemic management bill does not meet that need.
Berejiklian investigation about protecting public sector integrity, former ICAC lawyer says October 4, 2021 By Jackson Graham New South Wales A former counsel assisting ICAC says the watchdog’s decision to investigate Gladys Berejiklian shows the need to protect integrity in the public sector.
Premium Insights and analysis The Auditor-General, the budget and the future of government integrity October 9, 2020 By Matthew Elmas Features Resourcing constraints across key integrity agencies undermine accountability, threatening public trust and good governance, advocates argue.