by jmsthornton | Feb 5, 2015 | Fitzgerald Principles
DESCRIPTION AND HISTORY The Fitzgerald Principles are four overarching statements of parliamentary transparency and accountability. These principles are; 1. Govern for the peace, welfare and good government of the State; 2. Make all decisions and take all actions,...
by jmsthornton | Oct 14, 2014 | Corruption, IBAC, Lobbying, Political Funding, Victoria
This briefing paper was produced on 14th of October 2014 to assist parliamentary debate on the IBAC amendments otherwise known as ‘The Integrity Legislation Amendment Bill 2014’. The researcher, Parliamentary Librarian Catriona Ross writes,...
by arty | Oct 18, 2009 | ART Publications, Corruption, Federal, Open Government, Reforms
How close are we to achieving reform? This document checks the Rudd Government’s actions on: Anticorruption Greater Accountability of the Executive and strengthening of the role of the Parliament Electoral Reform Citizen Engagement and Civil Society Human Rights...