Under the Albanese administration, compliance has fallen to a mere 20.4%, compared to the 92% rate recorded in 1993-96, and 48.7% Read More
Albanese ’worse than Morrison’ on secrecy, says integrity body
The Albanese government has been marked as more secretive than its predecessor, the Morrison government, by frequently using “public interest immunity” claims to keep documents confidential, Read More
Sophie Scamps moves to end the ‘jobs for mates’ culture in politics, public service
the Centre for Public Integrity, Australia’s leading anti-corruption think tank, is urging the Albanese government to adopt a “gold standard” for Commonwealth public appointments to eliminate political favoritism Read More
Teals set to fight Canberra’s ‘jobs for mates’ culture
The private member’s bill aims to ensure more transparency and integrity in the selection process for roles in key government bodies such as the National Anti-Corruption Commission and AEC Read More
MP pushes for new laws to end ‘jobs for mates’ culture
Summary Independent MP Sophie Scamps is advocating for a more transparent and impartial process for major government-appointed jobs in Australia. In her first private member’s bill, she plans to propose the establishment of a public appointments commissioner to mediate an independent recruitment process, preventing governments from gifting lucrative positions to political allies. This proposal, drafted… Read More