Government integrity
Article
Robodebt investigation rethink is a win for Australia’s integrity landscape
This article discusses integrity and anti-corruption in the light of Australia's Robodebt scandal, and the role of Australia’s new National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) after just 16 months of operation.
Report
ANAO integrity report 2023–24
This report captures available information to assess inherent vulnerability to integrity violations identified using an international self-assessment tool. The Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) is satisfied that the matters noted in this report do not represent systemic or structural issues in the organisation.
Report
Procurement by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade through its Australian Passport Office
This performance audit report examines the Australian Passport Office's compliance with the Commonwealth Procurement Rules, finding procurement was not sufficiently open, accountable or transparent and fell short of ethical standards. The report makes seven recommendations to improve processes and strengthen oversight.
Guide
Trustwatch 2024: a playbook to rebuild trust in politics
Trust in Britain’s system of government is at a record low. This report sets out to better understand the current state of political trust to diagnose what is going wrong, and to develop a playbook to rebuild political trust. It identifies key drivers of low trust from which it builds a series of strategies and...
Report
The operation of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Vic)
This report details the review of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 and concludes the promise of the legislation remains unfulfilled. It makes 101 recommendations covering effectiveness of the current policy model, proactive and informal release of information, and efficiency.