Integrity centre says proposed federal commission would be ‘weakest watchdog in the country’ Wednesday October 6, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal The Centre for Public Integrity says the Commonwealth Integrity Commission would fall short of the states' and territories' commissions 'on almost every level'.
Prominent judges call for parliamentary oversight committee to scrutinise COVID-19 response Thursday April 2, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal A number of distinguished judges have called for the establishment of a bi-partisan parliamentary oversight committee to hold the federal government’s coronavirus response to account…
‘Crucial accountability agency’ faces review after push from mining lobby Wednesday October 23, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Economy & Industry The New South Wales Independent Planning Commission will be reviewed following an administration hiccup and mounting pressure from mining lobby groups. Planning and Public Spaces…
Legal scholars: federal anti-corruption watchdog would need a short leash Thursday March 23, 2017 By Stephen Easton Features Most experts agree a new 'federal ICAC' would need the power to expose corruption publicly. Two legal scholars have surveyed the integrity landscape to foster…
Inquiry puts integrity framework's shortcomings on the record Friday June 3, 2016 By Stephen Easton Career Advice The specific weaknesses of the federal integrity framework mean NSW's ICAC model, although popular, isn't necessarily the best option. Whichever the model, it's likely APS…
