by jmsthornton | Sep 3, 2014 | News
The Hon Dr Ken Coghill’s article in The Conversation shows how a properly functioning IBAC (Independent Broad-based Anti corruption Commission) could have saved Premier Napthine the embarrassment of the Geoff Shaw saga, and discusses Napthine’s latest move...
by jmsthornton | Sep 2, 2014 | IBAC, News
AND ANOTHER THING… Politics Why the silence from state MPs on IBAC deficiencies? Do they really think this matter isn’t important to voters? They are so wrong. Anne Mancini, Malvern Read more:
by jmsthornton | Aug 19, 2014 | ACLEI, Corruption, Federal, New South Wales, News, Political Funding, Trust in Government
There were a number of calls for a “Federal ICAC” or Federal Anti Corruption Commission on Monday August 18th 2014 . This is an idea that the Accountability Round Table strongly endorses. The Hon Stephen Charles, former Supreme Court Judge and member of...
by Editor | Jun 17, 2013 | ART Integrity Awards, News
When nominations for the 43rd Parliament Integrity Awards closed on 6 June 2013, a total of 16 nominations had been received providing 2 nominees for the Button Award and 10 nominees for the Missen Award. At the same time, however, it had become clear that there is a...
by Editor | Apr 21, 2013 | News
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...
by Editor | Apr 16, 2013 | News
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...
