by jmsthornton | Dec 3, 2021 | Integrity Now!
SECTION 2. ACCOUNTABILITY MECHANISMS – PROBLEMS & OPPORTUNITIES FOR REFORM 18. MONEY AND POLITICS Most Australians believe in both democracy and the market. Both involve individual choice. However, the counting principles are different – one vote one value... by jmsthornton | Dec 3, 2021 | Integrity Now!
SECTION 2. ACCOUNTABILITY MECHANISMS – PROBLEMS & OPPORTUNITIES FOR REFORM 17. ACCOUNTABILITY OF MPs AND THEIR POLITICAL PARTIES VIA ELECTIONS Political parties, how they are constituted and their roles and relationships with parliament and executive... by jmsthornton | Dec 3, 2021 | Integrity Now!
SECTION 2. ACCOUNTABILITY MECHANISMS – PROBLEMS & OPPORTUNITIES FOR REFORM 16. IMPOSING CONSEQUENCES FOR LYING Lying to or misleading parliament has long been the one capital offence for politicians – one for which far too few “swing”. It is recognised and... by jmsthornton | Dec 3, 2021 | Integrity Now!
SECTION 2. ACCOUNTABILITY MECHANISMS – PROBLEMS & OPPORTUNITIES FOR REFORM 15. CODES OF CONDUCT The PM’s current code of practice (the Statement on Ministerial Standards) articulates with the concerns for accountability and public trust. “The Australian... by jmsthornton | Dec 3, 2021 | Integrity Now!
SECTION 2. ACCOUNTABILITY MECHANISMS – PROBLEMS & OPPORTUNITIES FOR REFORM 14. IMPORTANCE OF INDEPENDENCE FOR KEY INTEGRITY AGENCIES AND THEIR OFFICIALS It has long been accepted that judges need to be independent of government and that there are some...