This paper examines the central shortcomings of the Australian regime for regulating lobbying and proposes comprehensive reform to address them. It calls on the federal government to work towards re-building trust with the public by prioritising transparency, integrity and equality in lobbying. The paper proposes comprehensive legislative reform is urgently recommended. It provides 15 recommendations.

This strategy outlines an approach to administering the employment and integrity framework under the Public Service Act 1999: working collaboratively with agencies to uphold high standards of integrity and conduct in the APS, as required under the Act. The strategy sets out four key objectives, three focus areas and an action plan that will enable...

This corruption investigation (Operation Kingscliff) examined whether a Senior Executive Service staff member in the Department of Home Affairs had improperly used her position to influence the recruitment of her sister’s fiancé into a position in that Department and to assist her sister in another recruitment process. The investigation also examined the conduct of the...

Eight guides to build a pro-integrity culture and corruption-resistant practices in the public sector. From risks associated with procurement and major projects, to ethical leadership and the emergence of artificial intelligence – each guide focuses on an area where corrupt conduct can potentially arise and how to build processes that identify risks early.

The report provides an overview of Victoria’s integrity system and the performance of its integrity agencies in 2022/23. It provides 14 recommendations for improvements. It finds that the Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission's performance in its response to allegations of family violence made against police officers is concerning.