The 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index reveals corruption is worsening globally, with even established democracies experiencing rising corruption amid a decline in leadership.
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Australia has increased its standing in Transparency International’s annual Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), with a score of 77 on the 100-point scale, re-entering the top 10 for the first time since 2016.
With the 2025 CPI results released on 11 February, this event will explore what Australia’s recent rise reflects, what the latest ranking may reveal about the strength of our integrity systems, and what further action is required to protect progress.
Corruption is playing a devastating role in the climate crisis, with corruption threatening life-saving climate funds around the world – better safeguarding is vital to protect billions of vulnerable people.
Australia has increased its standing in Transparency International’s annual Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), with a score of 77 on the 100-point scale, re-entering the top 10 for the first time since 2016.
The 2023 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) shows that most countries have made little to no progress in tackling public sector corruption.
Australia’s corruption fight remains at a crossroads according to the annual Corruption Perceptions Index that ranks Australia at 14th place with 75 points on the 100-point scale.

