Political ethics
Report
Inquiry into the conduct of the 2025 federal election: interim report
An interim report into all aspects of the conduct of the 2025 federal election and related matters, with attention to: the review of the purported increase in incidents of aggressive conduct, deliberate obstruction and intimidating behaviour; and the suitability and potential reform of measures to ensure universal voter access. The report provides 14 recommendations.
Guide
Ethical decision‑making: a guide for decision‑makers in the Commonwealth public sector
This guide supports decision makers in the Commonwealth public sector to make decisions that serve the public interest and maintain public trust. It provides practical advice to assist decision makers when faced with ethical dilemmas, to reduce the risk of decision-making being corrupted.
Guide
How to build a pro-integrity culture in public sector organisations
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.
Report
Truth in political advertising laws: operation and effectiveness
Truth in political advertising (TiPA) laws seek to protect the integrity of the electoral process from the growing threat of disinformation. This interim report examines the effect, operation, and administration of existing laws as well as the perceived impact in areas where they are not yet in place.
Essay
The integrity mismatch: public service standards in a political world
This essay examines what the concept of integrity in public life means, how the concept meets the reality of life in a political office and how this results in an ‘integrity mismatch’ between those in elected office and the public servants who work with them. Recommendations are made on how to mitigate the risks that...