Seven ‘integrity scenario’ guidance materials intended to assist the Victorian public sector regarding integrity risks. They include misuse of artificial intelligence in data analysis; favouritism in recruitment; misuse of equipment and favouritism in procurement; breach of policy escalates to corruption; conflicts of interest and external engagements; conflicts of interest and bias; and leaking of confidential...

Australia’s integrity agencies can only hold power to account when they are independent in practice, not just in law. This paper argues that integrity agency independence depends on three institutional levers: secure funding, merit-based appointments and robust oversight. It outlines reforms to strengthen these levers and better secure the independence of Australia’s core integrity agencies.

This report presents potential solutions for protecting Australia’s democracy, including common-sense actions to renew trust in politics. It finds that Australians say the most important factors influencing who they vote for are which party or candidate has a plan to address Australia’s long-term issues, and the integrity and accountability of parties or candidates.

This country note on Australia outlines the regulatory and institutional frameworks on anti-corruption and public integrity. It provides contextual factors, and reports on lobbying, conflict of interest, political finance, access to public information, judicial integrity, prosecutorial integrity and disciplinary system for civil servants. It benchmarks Australia's performance against other OECD countries.