A fall in Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index has a corresponding impact on a country’s economic performance.
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The lack of a federal integrity commission is a gaping hole in Australia’s integrity framework. It is the most important piece of legislation we need, right now, to restore public trust in our democracy. It’s the foundation this country needs for solid, forward-thinking policies that put the public’s best interest first, always.
Given the very well documented use of casinos for money laundering in Australia and around the world, the decision by the Royal Commission begs the question – What crime does a casino operator need to commit in order to have a licence cancelled?
Getting this long-awaited reform right is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for the parliament and government to strengthen Australia’s system of democracy against official corruption.
The Pandora Papers lay bare the need for much greater scrutiny of offshore corporate structures, and the flaws in Australia’s own corporate registry system.
Federal Ministerial Standards and political integrity are once again put to the test with conflicts of interest and undue influence at risk.
Australia’s lax corporate registry system enables companies with a poor business integrity track record to use Australia as a launching pad for corrupt activities in the Pacific.
How COVID-19 and the pandemic era have changed the landscape for corruption risk in the mining industry.
Businesses need both a corruption and human rights due diligence process, whereby they identify, prevent and address their adverse human rights impacts. This is the only way to ensure full realisation and enjoyment of human rights and help tackle corruption.
Transparency International Australia is launching a new project to identify the loopholes that enable corruption to thrive in the infrastructure sector.