by Lyn Allison | May 11, 2019 | News
Transparency International Australia (TIA) has written to the major parties asking what action they will take in the next parliament to strengthen parliamentary integrity and our democracy. ‘We are disappointed that Prime Minister Scott Morrison has failed to respond...
by Lyn Allison | Apr 15, 2019
Policy on the big issues – global warming Too many corporations have become rent seekers with little serious commitment to investing in R&D, product and service innovation …… many of these corporations have been at the heart of deflecting attention at the...
by Lyn Allison | Apr 15, 2019
An Integrity System for Australia Australia’s current anti-corruption regime is not fit for purpose. There are too many gaps, poor coordination and a lack of resources across the government agencies to tackle corruption effectively. Much needs to be done to shine a...
by Lyn Allison | Apr 15, 2019
Political financing A situation in which citizens believe elections can be bought or that there is some quid pro quo for helping a candidate win must be seen as seriously damaging to the proper functioning of a democratic government. A corrupt member of parliament can...
by Lyn Allison | Apr 14, 2019
Civil Society Engagement My view is Australians want government to seek tailored, smart, creative solutions that draw on the experience of civil society, business and the public. They want missions. They want government to admit they don’t have all the answers and...