Over the last decade, the big four consultancy firms have faced accusations of “lowball quoting” to secure federal government contracts, leading to a higher-than-expected taxpayer expenditure by $1.8 billion. An in-depth analysis by the Centre for Public Integrity, Australia’s leading anti-corruption think tank, discovered that approximately 19% of contracts awarded to these firms were later… Read More
Scamps hits out at lack of transparency in recent government appointments
This bill, collaboratively developed with the Centre for Public Integrity, Australia’s leading anti-corruption think tank, proposes a clear, transparent, and independent framework for major Commonwealth appointments Read More
Robodebt’s ‘potentially irreversible’ damage to trust in government
The robodebt royal commission’s final report, led by Commissioner Catherine Holmes, underscores a potential irreversible damage to the public’s trust in both the social security system and the broader Australian government. The robodebt scheme, perceived by many as unjust, has significantly eroded public trust, and its impact may be enduring. An anonymous submission to the… Read More
‘What the public is entitled to know’: Former judge slams robo-debt sealed section
Anthony Whealy, KC, previously a NSW Supreme Court judge and now the chair of the Centre for Public Integrity, Australia’s leading anti-corruption think tank, is pressing for transparency over the robo-debt royal commission findings. He insists that the names of those recommended for potential prosecution should be disclosed to the public, advocating for open justice.… Read More
Corruption watchdog a start, now give it teeth
While the upcoming National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) in Australia is a significant stride towards accountability, it alone cannot eliminate corruption, warns Prof George Williams, a board member of the Centre for Public Integrity Read More
What’s climate got to do with electoral reform? More than you might think
What do electoral laws, social media, climate change and secure work have in common?
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Media release – Public Appointments Framework – Guaranteeing merit and independence
Corruption experts call for new Public Appointments Framework in wake of AAT stacking Read More
Scott Morrison’s anti-ICAC argument ignores vast sums of federal spending – and risk of corruption
Centre for Public Integrity research director Dr Catherine Williams says she has seen no evidence to suggest that corruption differs between a state and federal level. Read More
‘Scary’: Federal integrity body becomes an issue in battle for Brisbane
Queensland Liberal MP Trevor Evans has warned the crowd at a candidates’ forum in his marginal inner-Brisbane seat about the “scary” outcomes experienced by some of those investigated by state anti-corruption bodies. And despite Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s refusal to commit to setting up such an agency if the Coalition is returned to government after… Read More
Media release – Budget cuts to ABC and ANAO in real terms + Independent Funding Tribunal needed
Cuts to ABC and ANAO show need for independent funding Funding for accountability institutions is threatened by political budget cycles and should be made independent, according to research and budget analysis by the Centre for Public Integrity. The 2022-2023 budget includes: “Despite promising to restore funding to the ABC and the ANAO, this budget gives… Read More