How to restore trust in politics after the Victorian election
Colleen Lewis writes for 'The Conversation' on the cynicism and corrosion of trust expressed by the voting public concerning our politicians. Public disdain, she argues may ultimately undermine our democracy. The next election in Victoria provides an opportunity to...
Barry Jones – What’s Wrong With Democracy?
The Hon Barry Jones AC, FAA FAHA FTSE FASSA FACE ‘What’s wrong with our democracy?’ Talk given to ICAN - The Independent Community Accountability Network Hawthorn Community Precinct. 584 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn. Thursday 2 October 2014, 1600 TRANSCRIPT Barry Jones...
Do our MPs really deserve their bad reputation?
Colleen Lewis, an ART member, argues that appointing a Victorian Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards would help to save politicians from their own contribution to their poor reputation. "It would serve Victorian MPs well if they placed their own integrity high on...
Victoria’s corruption body lacks ICAC’s bite
The Hon Stephen Charles QC has argued for reform of Victoria's Independent Broad Based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) to include investigation of misconduct in public office including investigating the conduct of Ministers. Its present limited powers are in stark...
Napthine should rethink ousting Geoff Shaw over apology
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 to expel...
More on IBAC from one of our members.
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:
A “Federal ICAC”?
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 ART, put the...
Parliamentary Integrity Awards 43rd Parliament 2013 Update and Response to changed circumstances
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...
Parliamentary Integrity Awards 43rd Parliament 2013
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...
Button Award Criteria and Nomination Information
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...