Political corruption
Policy
Ending corruption
We need action to tackle corruption in politics. Across Australia, political donations from some of the most damaging industries have skyrocketed. That’s why the Greens are working to ban donations from mining companies, property developers, big tobacco, alcohol and gambling industries. We’re also calling for a National ICAC to stamp out corruption across Australia.
Briefing paper
The clothes have no emperor! Reflections on the crisis of violence in Lyari Town, Pakistan
This report seeks to decenter the dominant discourse of criminality and gang-violence which has become wedded to Lyari Town, Karachi, Pakistan.
Report
The ways of the world: implications of political donations for the integrity of planning systems
Introduction: Money for nothing? For some years the heavy reliance of both major Australian political parties on developer donations has been known 1. One developer (Jeff McCloy) memorably told the NSW Independent Commission against Corruption (ICAC, 2014b. p.5328T) he felt like a “walking ATM”. This sentiment was echoed by lobbyist Frank Dunlop, who told the...
Report
Review of the Transparency International (TI) Pacific Institutional and Network Strengthening Programme (PINSP)
This evaluation was commissioned by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, who were also the lead donor on this activity.
Report
Inquiry into the command, management and functions of the senior structure of Victoria Police
This report identifies a number of negative aspects of police culture - insularity, a resistance to change, and a disinclination to accept external review - among other findings. On 9 May 2011, the Premier announced a special inquiry into the command, management and functions of the senior structure of Victoria Police. On 23 May 2011...