Transparency International Australia has welcomed the decision to lift the secrecy around who holds sponsored “orange pass” access to Australian Parliament House, but has warned that the reform leaves the larger weaknesses in federal lobbying rules untouched.
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This document highlights the key integrity reforms our federal parliament must enact if we are to build a more democratic Australia.
New analysis shows federal lobbying regulations lagging all states on key measures of transparency, stopping the ‘revolving door’ and enforcement creating a risk of corruption and undue influence in federal parliament.
At the Australian Anti-Corruption Summit, Clancy Moore outlines three bold solutions to rebuild trust in democracy, curb corruption, and safeguard climate action: a global asset register to tackle financial secrecy, stronger federal lobbying laws to restore public confidence, and a clean COP31 to ensure integrity in climate negotiations.
Australia is a major destination of the world’s dirty money. Much of this money is flowing out of poorer countries, and into the coffers of wealthy G20 States.
This submission has been signed by 18 civil society organisations with the common goal of reducing big industries’ influence over Australian politics – including industries like gambling, fossil fuels, weapons and tobacco – and increasing the accountability of our elected representatives.
This research brief exposes the extensive use of lobbyists by four harmful industries with a particular focus on the gambling sector.
This document highlights a snapshot of the key integrity reforms our federal parliament must enact if we are to build a more democratic Australia.
Transparency International Australia supports a robust and enforceable code of conduct for all Commonwealth parliamentarians and parliamentary staff so that they act with the highest degree of respect and integrity.
A corruption risk is created if a mining company can disproportionately influence policy makers and shape policy decisions for commercial gain.