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Hidden Money: Shining light on political finance for the next federal election

Posted on Jan 4 2022 by Anneloes De Graeff

The gaps in Commonwealth disclosure of political donations mean that the source of millions of dollars of party finance is hidden from public view. Transparency is key to unpicking the complex webs of undue influence and creating a fair and equal democracy. The Centre for Public Integrity presented on their research into hidden money in politics and what reforms are needed to fix it.

Can Ethical Certification Prevent Food Fraud?

Posted on Nov 18 2021 by Anneloes De Graeff

By Jade Lindley, Hannah Bongiovanni, and Dominique Eastwood.

Assessing water markets around the world

Posted on Nov 16 2021 by Anneloes De Graeff

By Sarah Ann Wheeler

COP26: Why keeping 1.5 alive is critical for a reef ‘in danger’

Posted on Nov 15 2021 by Anneloes De Graeff

By Ella Vallelonga.

A global battle for low-skilled workers looms after COVID. Australia needs to be part of it

Posted on Oct 21 2021 by Anneloes De Graeff

By Professor Adam Graycar and George Tan.

Diminishing Public Trust? Pushback against ICAC?

Posted on Oct 21 2021 by Anneloes De Graeff

Recent amendments to the Independent Commissioner against Corruption Act in South Australia have narrowed definitions of misconduct, maladministration and corruption reducing the ICAC’s powers. This pushback is examined in this webinar. Had the ICAC over-reached? Did it need its wings clipped? Or might something else have been in play?

Corruption, Conflict of Interest, and Whistleblowing in Public Administration

Posted on Oct 12 2021 by Anneloes De Graeff

�ճ��ɱ��Բ��Corruption, Conflict of Interest, and Whistleblowing in Public Administration, organized jointly by the International Anti-Corruption Academy, the Stretton Institute, and the Centre for the Study of Corruption at the University of Sussex, explores the types of corruption that exist in public administration and examines intervention strategies.  It focuses on integrity breaches, conflict of interest and whistleblowing, and illustrates with corruption in a specific sector.

Online Symposium Foreign Aid Policy: Japan - Australia cooperation in a COVID world

Posted on Oct 12 2021 by Anneloes De Graeff

The Stretton Institute with financial support from the Japan Foundation Sydney office, and in collaboration with the JICA Ogata Sadako Institute for Peace and Development in Tokyo held a half-day online symposium on Foreign Aid Policy: Japan-Australia Cooperation in a COVID World on 15 July 2021.