Stacking boards, gifting jobs to political allies, stacking the AAT can all be halted if the Government introduces an independent, merit based process. Read More
Public hearings shine light on corruption – Sunlight is the best disinfectant
Public hearings expose corruption to the public and make investigations more effective. They have been critical to recent Victorian IBAC and NSW ICAC investigations. Read More
Seal the barrel: a new robust system for the administration of government grants
Since its establishment in 2018, the Morrison Government has awarded at least $55 billion of public money under Commonwealth grants programs. Read More
How to level the playing field
With electoral expenditure caps, limiting the incumbency benefit and supporting new candidates we can level the political playing field Read More
Scrutiny shortcomings: Victoria
Our research indicates that the ability of the Victorian Parliament to provide scrutiny is circumscribed by a number of factors. Read More
Integrity inadequacies: Victoria
The strength of the frameworks in place to promote public integrity. This paper identifies the inadequacies of Victoria’s framework. Read More
Katter’s Australian Party Donations Analysis – 1998/9-2019/20
Katter’s Australian party has been a strong member of the cross bench for a long time. In this research, we look at who has donated to the party by sector and individual. Read More
Centre Alliance (formerly Nick Xenophon Team) Donations Analysis – 1998/9-2019/20
The Centre Alliance (formerly Nick Xenophon Team) has been a strong member of the cross bench since entering parliament. In this research, we look at who has donated to the party by sector and individual. Read More
Jacqui Lambie Network Donations Analysis – 1998/9-2019/20
Jacqui Lambie and her political party has been a force to be reckoned with since entering parliament. In this research, we look at who has donated to the party by sector and individual. Read More
Pauline Hanson’s One Nation Party Donations Analysis – 1998/9-2019/20
Pauline Hanson and her political party has exerted much influence in Australian politics via her political parties. In this research, we look at who has donated to the party by sector and individual. Read More