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Complacency risk as Australia's corruption rank slides

The Albanese government is being warned complacency risks further slides in global corruption rankings, with transparency advocates calling for urgent action.

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Some of Australia’s most influential thinktanks refuse to reveal their biggest donors. But should they?

Several raise concerns that disclosing their donors exposes them to political attack but others warn not doing so can prompt legitimate questions about influence

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Revealed: criminals and unlicensed agents operating across Australia’s real estate sector

Revelations come amid federal government push for additional scrutiny of sector through counter-terror financing and money-laundering laws

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Whistleblowers need protections 'with teeth': advocates

A protection authority that offers whistleblowers greater protections and support, would help improve Australia's integrity and bolster transparency.

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Scott Morrison’s reported links to UK defence job shows lobbying reforms needed, integrity experts say

The situation posed by the former prime minister’s potential Aukus-related job has reignited discussion over what some experts call effectively ‘toothless tiger’ codes

The Guardian - AU

Australia lifts ranking on global anti-corruption index after hitting record low

Improvement attributed to new anti-corruption commission, but Transparency International warns more whistleblower protections are needed

The Guardian - AU

Australia's national anti-corruption agency arrives. Will it stand the test of time?

Australia’s long-awaited National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has become a legislative reality, after the House of Representatives today accepted a final amendment imposed by the Senate on Tuesday.

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How does the government’s long-awaited anti-corruption bill rate? An integrity expert breaks it down

The prospects of Australia securing a strong federal anti-corruption agency have taken a huge leap forward, with introduction of the Albanese government’s much awaited National Anti-Corruption Commission bill into federal parliament.

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Treasury staff given small gifts of textbooks, macarons and champagne, documents reveal

A list of gifts received by federal Treasury staff show you don't go into public service to be lavished with exciting presents and riches.

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How do the major parties rate on an independent anti-corruption commission? We asked 5 experts

Corruption in politics is a big issue for Australian voters this federal election.

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