Commonwealth Integrity Commission
‘Creeping politicisation’: One in five federal board roles held by political appointees
A Grattan Institute analysis of federal government board positions shows 21 per cent had direct political connections, described as a form of “grey corruption”.
- by Lisa Visentin
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Albanese to keep ‘bonk ban’ for ministers but stop them using blind trusts
Anthony Albanese has updated his ministerial code of conduct, preventing ministers from shareholdings but maintaining a ban on relationships with staffers.
- by Shane Wright
Border wars, passport delays and an $88 million furniture bill: auditor-general lists targets
A raft of controversial programs set up by the Coalition government are on the auditor-general’s wishlist as he plans what to examine over the next year.
- by Katina Curtis and Shane Wright
‘Floor not a ceiling’: Pocock backs 43 per cent 2030 emissions reduction target
The ACT senator has outlined in-principle support for the 2030 target but hopes it can go further, putting pressure on the Greens to support legislating the target.
- by James Massola
Opinion
Opinion
Siblings planning ties highlight flaws in lobbying laws
The appointment of a planning minister whose brother is a lobbyist for major developers has raised concerns about potential conflict.
- by Catherine Williams
Exclusive
Mark Dreyfus
Attorney-general considering abolishing AAT and starting from scratch
The independent tribunal reviews government decisions, but observers fear its authority has been undermined by political appointments.
- by Katina Curtis
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IBAC
Risk of graft increasing: Anti-corruption commissioner calls out pork barrelling
Robert Redlich, QC, has said ‘soft’ and ‘grey’ corruption was on the rise in Australian politics, and was undermining trust in Australia’s democracy.
- by Sumeyya Ilanbey
Opinion
Political leadership
The days of political pork-barrelling are numbered
The advent of an integrity commission should send a chill through any party tempted to shower the electorates it holds with taxpayers’ money.
- by Peter Hartcher
Exclusive
Mark Dreyfus
New Attorney-General promises national corruption watchdog will have power to investigate pork-barrelling
In his first interview as the country’s top law officer, Mark Dreyfus, said legislating Labor’s promised national integrity commission was his paramount priority.
- by Lisa Visentin
Opinion
Opinion
Federal anti-corruption body will manacle political vision: Barnaby Joyce
The former Nationals leader cautions his Coalition colleagues against supporting the proposed Federal Integrity Commission.
- by Barnaby Joyce
Pocock urges Labor to back independent MP’s anti-corruption model
Rugby great David Pocock, who could be the decisive vote, is urging the new Labor government to adopt Helen Haines’ bill rather than pursue its own model.
- by Lisa Visentin