Accountability Round Table is greatly saddened to have lost its former director, Stephen Charles. Stephen was a tireless warrior for government accountability.
Working with both Accountability Round Table and the Centre for Public Policy, he made immense contributions to the establishment of the Victorian Broad-based Anticorruption Commission (IBAC) and the National Anti-Corruption Commission, (NACC).
His 2022 book “Keeping them Honest” was a further strike in his effort to expose political corruption, uphold government accountability and restore trust in democracy.
Stephen’s impact on securing for Australia, integrity and trust in government, was huge. He will be sorely missed.
21 July 1937 – 13 June 2025, Judge of the Supreme Court of Victoria Court of Appeal
1995 – 2006
Director of Accountability Round Table 13 May 2013 – 16 April 2024
Stephen Charles’ book, ‘Keeping them honest’ 2022 is available on request