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Complacency risk as Australia's corruption rank slides

The Albanese government is being warned complacency risks further slides in global corruption rankings, with transparency advocates calling for urgent action.

AAP · Feb 10

Some of Australia’s most influential thinktanks refuse to reveal their biggest donors. But should they?

Several raise concerns that disclosing their donors exposes them to political attack but others warn not doing so can prompt legitimate questions about influence

The Guardian - AU · Sep 10, 2025

Revealed: criminals and unlicensed agents operating across Australia’s real estate sector

Revelations come amid federal government push for additional scrutiny of sector through counter-terror financing and money-laundering laws

The Guardian - AU · Sep 16, 2024

How does the government’s long-awaited anti-corruption bill rate? An integrity expert breaks it down

The prospects of Australia securing a strong federal anti-corruption agency have taken a huge leap forward, with introduction of the Albanese government’s much awaited National Anti-Corruption Commission bill into federal parliament.

The Conversation · Sep 28, 2022

Treasury staff given small gifts of textbooks, macarons and champagne, documents reveal

A list of gifts received by federal Treasury staff show you don't go into public service to be lavished with exciting presents and riches.

ABC News · Jun 16, 2022

How do the major parties rate on an independent anti-corruption commission? We asked 5 experts

Corruption in politics is a big issue for Australian voters this federal election.

The Conversation · Apr 27, 2022