Political institutions
3 July 2020
How to make Australian politics cleaner
The donations system needs to be made more transparent, to help rebuild trust in our politics.
7 October 2019
How to make Australian politics cleaner and fairer
Political institutions need to be made more transparent and accountable, to help restore trust in government. As this submission shows, practical, low-cost reforms are available.
21 August 2019
How to strengthen the integrity of Australian politics
The ‘revolving door’ between politics and lobbying roles is a growing challenge in Australia. Effective revolving door restrictions would help to reduce the likelihood of individuals and organisations ‘buying’ influence.
1 February 2019
The proposed federal corruption watchdog needs more teeth
The Federal Government’s proposal to establish a Commonwealth Integrity Commission is an important and timely initiative. But as this Grattan Institute submission shows, the CIC will need more powers and resources than currently proposed if it is to be effective at weeding out corruption and serious misconduct.