Des Pearson

ACT Audit Office makes public service better, says independent review

There's always room to improve. Former WA and Vic auditor-general Des Pearson wants the ACT's agency heads to undergo induction in the ways of their friendly local audit office. Expect changes to performance audits. Read More

IBAC reform backtrack: minister sees no evil, hears no evil

The Victorian government has signalled a backflip on its promise to strengthen the state's anti-corruption body. A minister claims his state has less corruption than New South Wales, but those claims have been questioned as "idealistic" and "unreliable". Read More