April 2009 (#97)

In this update:

Proposed FOI Reform Legislation
Media Responsibility
Australia’s Right to Know Freedom of Speech Conference Papers
COMING EVENTS

Proposed FOI Reform Legislation

At the Australia�s Right To Know Freedom of Speech Conference – 24 March 2009, Senator Faulker announced the release of exposure drafts of the Federal Government�s proposed FOI reform legislation.

Media Responsibility

Mark Scott of the ABC has emphasised the need for media responsibility if they are to be given greater freedom of access.

Mark Scott re Media Responsibility

Australia�s Right to Know Freedom of Speech Conference Papers

Other papers from the conference are available from the conference website.

Papers from the Conference

COMING EVENTS

11-12 May 2009: Public Sector Fraud & Corruption Conference, Canberra.
17-22 May 2009: TI Asia Pacific Regional Meeting, Canberra with a focus on regional programs. TI Chapter representatives will attend.
27-28 May 2009: Anti-Corruption Law and Enforcement Conference 2009, ‘How to manage regulatory risk and compliance’, Brussels
28-31 July 2009: APSACC 2009 – Australian Public Sector Anti-Corruption Conference: Taking Responsibility, Fighting Complacency, Brisbane

TIA National Conference: Tackling Corruption Together 4 April 2019

Transparency International Australia’s 2019 national conference – Tackling Corruption Together: Rebuilding Trust in Australian Business and Regulators – will set the stage for public officials and business leaders to learn from each other, demonstrate good practice and champion a path towards better governance and corporate social responsibility. Hear from experts, regulators, and business leaders from the financial, mining, real […]

TIA Annual General Meeting on 27 November

Transparency International Australia will hold its Annual General Meeting on 27 November in Melbourne. Individual TIA members will receive more information about the AGM in due course.