The Accountability Round Table is a non-partisan group of citizens with diverse backgrounds (academics, lawyers, politicians, journalists, authors) who are gravely concerned with the current erosion of honesty and integrity in our democracy.  The Accountability Round Table is dedicated to improving standards of accountability, probity, transparency and democratic practice in all governments and parliaments in Australia.   Executive Members Lyn Allison, Former Senator and former Leader of th

The Accountability Round Table is once again calling for nominations for two awards to mark those members of Parliament worthy of recognition for their commitment to honest, transparent and accountable government and the parliamentary system. Media release In the turmoil of Federal Parliament since 2010, which politicians have stood out for their integrity and respect for the political process? Further Reading Launching this year’s awards, the chairman of the ART, Mr Tim Smith QC, said:  “This P

The Button Award for Ministers, Parliamentary Secretaries and Shadow Ministers and Parliamentary Secretaries. The award winner’s behaviour should be exemplary and reflect the best traditions of political service to the community. The award winner will, in the relevant period, have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to the public interest in the performance of his or her role with
 Honesty
 Civility
 Independence 
and/or
Political Courage, in one or more of the following areas Supporting the

The Missen Award for backbenchers
 (including independents and members of minority parties). The award winner’s behaviour should be exemplary and reflect the best traditions of political service to the community. The award winner will, in the relevant period, have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to the public interest in the performance of his or her role with
 Honesty, 
Civility 
Independence 
and/or
Political Courage, in one or more of the following areas: Supporting the principles and

ART/ Centre for Comparative Constitutional Studies; Annual Integrity Lecture Speaker: The Honourable Lindsay Tanner Lecture Notes INTEGRITY IN POLITICS TannerART Lecture 22 Nov 2012 The Age published an edited version of this speech on December 1st 2012 on its Saturday Opinion page A ‘revolt of the engaged’ just might save our politics Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/opinion/politics/a-revolt-of-the-engaged-just-might-save-our-politics-20121130-2amx6.html#ixzz2DsFka6Ga