Political corruption
Strategy
Australia’s national integrity system: the blueprint for action
From greater transparency over political lobbying and donations, to stronger protection for whistleblowers, to a strong and independent anti-corruption watchdog, this document lays out the essential reforms Australia needs to drive greater transparency, government accountability and integrity.
Discussion paper
Using the EITI standard to combat corruption
The oil, gas and mining sectors are some of the world’s most corruption-prone industries. The renewed focus on combatting corruption within the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) provides an opportunity to make significant changes to benefit the lives of people in resource-rich countries. This paper analyses the role that the disclosures under Requirement 2 can...
Report
Lebanon: a fractured nation with a chequered history and a troubled future
This paper argues that Lebanon has stumbled from one political crisis into another in recent times, and is in danger of becoming a victim of power-hungry foreign actors who seek economic, strategic and political gains by controlling the country.
Report
Report of the Inquiry into the City of Perth
This final report of the Inquiry into the City of Perth outlines a litany of dysfunction, poor governance, factionalism and fertile ground for greed, incompetence and mismanagement. The recommendations that apply to the local government sector are broadly supported by the West Australian government.
Position paper
A fit for purpose National Integrity Commission
This position paper explains why Australia needs a strong national integrity commission and what it needs to be fit for purpose.