by Lyn Allison | Jan 6, 2026 | News
Independent members of Federal Parliament, and their commitment to integrity and accountability, have been recognised in the awards made by the Accountability Round Table. The awards honour the late Senator John Button, for outstanding commitment by a Minister...
by stuarthamilton | Dec 1, 2025 | News
Victoria needs stronger integrity powers now! The Accountability Round Table has backed the IBAC Commissioner’s call for stronger powers, warning that Victoria’s integrity system is failing to keep pace with the reality of modern public decision making. ART Chair...
by Lyn Allison | Jul 25, 2025 | News
ART Board member and Former Liberal leader, John Hewson says after two years the National Anti-Corruption Commission has failed in its mission to properly investigate allegations of systemic corruption. Hewson takes issue with the lack of action over things like...
by jmsthornton | Jul 14, 2025 | News, Whistleblowing
ART Submission to the Inquiry into Whistleblower Protection Authority Bill 2025 (No. 2) Accountability Round Table [1] is dedicated to improving government transparency integrity and accountability in Australia, and so approaches this inquiry with a particular focus...
by Lyn Allison | Jun 24, 2025 | Election, Ministerial Responsibility, News, Political Funding
The Albanese Government signed off on a code of conduct for ministers in 2022 saying it was committed to integrity, honesty and accountability and would act in a manner consistent with the highest ethical standards. It would also have due regard for...
by Lyn Allison | Jun 19, 2025 | News
Accountability Round Table is deeply saddened by the passing of its founder, Tim Smith. His tireless commitment to the principles of integrity, transparency and accountability in government and to the precept that “public office is a public trust” set the...