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Australia’s federal lobbying regulation is weak compared with both international and state and territory standards. Revolving door cooling-off periods are rarely enforced and carry no real punishments.
accountable Government
accountable Government
We want to bring out the best in our democracy by ensuring our elected representatives are transparent and accountable.
Business Integrity
Business Integrity
We want Australian businesses to take a zero tolerance approach to corruption.
ACCOUNtable Mining
ACCOUNTABLE Mining
We want the process for awarding mining permits to be more transparent and accountable.
ACCOUNtable INFRASTRUCTURE
ACCOUNTABLE INFRASTRUCTURE
We want to close the loopholes that enable corruption in the infrastructure sector.
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Which option will deliver the best pro-integrity outcome for Australia, restore trust in government, and halt Australia’s continued decline in the 2016 Transparency International Corruption Perception Index?
What does the West African nation of Liberia have in common with Australia, the land down under? Both are rich in mineral resources, for one. And in both countries, government decisions to approve exploration and mining projects are vulnerable to corruption.
Who Are We?
We tackle corruption by shining a light on the illegal practices and unfair laws that weaken our democracy.
Transparency International Australia is the Australian national chapter of an international coalition against corruption, operating in over 100 countries.
Through Transparency International we are part of a global movement leading the fight against corruption. Each chapter is independent and unique, and together we aspire to a unified vision: a world free of corruption.
We shine a spotlight on corruption through our research, which provides solutions for governments, business and community groups to build a better system for all.
We are working together with governments, businesses, communities and organisations tackling corruption around the world to achieve a shared vision of a world without corruption.
By tackling corruption, we are tackling the barriers to fair and sustainable development, and addressing the root causes of so many of the world’s political, social and environmental challenges.