We are connecting a global network of local corruption-fighting partners in some of the world’s most resource-rich countries to strengthen the integrity of the mining sector.
Undue influence
A corruption risk is created if a mining company can disproportionately influence policy makers and shape policy decisions for commercial gain.
The regulation of resource projects through State Agreements lacks transparency. This means a company’s influence over political decisions can lead to terms that are favourable to the company but do not consider the best interests of the community and industry more broadly.
At the start of the covid-19 pandemic we raised concerns that emergency powers could be used to undermine accountability and wind back regulatory oversight.
There are too many gaps in our system that allow corruption to thrive. More than a strong anti-corruption watchdog, we need to boost integrity across our governance system. Here are our five priorities to make that happen.
This research presents the architecture of a new system – one that goes beyond punishing corruption and fosters the highest level of integrity across our government and parliament.
This Index assesses businesses on how transparent they are in their political engagement – including political donations, lobbying, revolving doors, and their public commitment to ethical behaviour.
This Index assesses businesses on how transparent they are in their political engagement – including donations to political parties, lobbying of those in power, the revolving door, public commitment to ethical behaviour and the overall transparency of this information. While focused on the UK, it provides useful guidance on principles for responsible political engagement.
TIA believes the present donations system in Australia represents a serious corruption of the political and democratic process.
