Labor has proposed a robust commission with strong powers, coupled with checks and balances to ensure it does not abuse its powers.
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Australia has plummeted in Transparency International’s corruption perception index over the past decade. It’s time our leaders commit to real reform.
University of Canberra Professional Fellow Michelle Grattan and University of Canberra Associate Professor Caroline Fisher discuss the week in politics
The overwhelming impression the Morrison government has projected this week is one of chaos. There has been one encouraging sign as a new generation of Liberal moderates belatedly raise their voices.
University of Canberra Professional Fellow Michelle Grattan and University of Canberra Associate Professor Caroline Fisher discuss the week in politics
Morrison has started the campaign trail but with parliament back next week, two key pieces of legislation will be in the spotlight: the religious discrimination bill and a bill for the long-awaited integrity commission,
The Coalition has made promises on whistleblower protection and must soon reveal its plan for a federal integrity commission. Now is the time for both parties to prove they can take real action.
Word from The Hill: Scott Morrison has decided electric cars won’t threaten Aussie weekends
Michelle Grattan discusses politics with politics + society editor, Amanda Dunn
University of Canberra Professional Fellow Michelle Grattan and University of Canberra Associate Professor Caroline Fisher discuss the week in politics
The Government has blocked an inquiry that could determine whether Christian Porter breached parliamentary privilege by refusing reveal the names of those who donated to his legal costs
South Australia has shown other Australian jurisdictions what not to do with their anti-corruption bodies, especially the proposed federal integrity commission.
Independent MP Helen Haines’s bill will likely not pass without the government’s support, but it proposes a robust body with suitable accountability mechanisms. It’s worth serious consideration.
Scott Morrison’s response to Christine Holgate’s evidence before Senate estimates has show the government can respond to integrity issues, if it wants to.
