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Hidden Money: Shining light on political finance for the next federal election
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.
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Diminishing Public Trust? Pushback against ICAC?
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.Ìý Had the ICAC over-reached? Did it need its wings clipped? Or might something else have been in play?
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Corruption, Conflict of Interest, and Whistleblowing in Public Administration
°Õ³ó±ðÌý·É±ð²ú¾±²Ô²¹°ùÌýCorruption, 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.Ìý
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Online Symposium Foreign Aid Policy: Japan - Australia cooperation in a COVID world
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.Ìý
Towards a Workable Legal Regime for Truth in Political Advertising
This Stretton Institute webinar, co-hosted with the  and the ,Ìýexplored the growing challenge of dishonest advertising and disinformation at election time. A recording of the webinar is now available for viewing.
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Foreign Interference in Australian Elections
This Stretton Institute webinar, co-hosted with the  and the ,Ìýexplored the threats posed to democratic legitimacy and functioning by attempted interference in domestic elections by foreign entities.ÌýA recording of the webinar is now available for viewing.
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History and Public Policy: Learning from Hugh Stretton webinar recording
The Institute co-hosted a webinar with the Department of History today exploring Hugh Stretton's academic and professional legacy and his contribution to the discipline of History and to public policy. A recording of the webinar is now available for viewing
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Mapping and Strengthening Australia's Integrity Systems webinar recording
The Stretton Insitute hosted a webinar on Australia's integrity system on 27 October 2020. A recording of the webinar is now available for viewing.
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Beyond Politics: Past, Current and Potential Futures for GM Regulation and Oversight in Australia webinar Recording
The Stretton Institute hosted a webinar on policy and regulation associated with genetic modification (GM) of food and crops in Australia on 21 July 2020. A recording of the webinar now available for viewing.
COVID-19 and its impact on schooling, teaching and student wellbeing webinar recording
COVID-19 caused unprecedented disruptions to education around the world.ÌýAt its height, the pandemic affected over 90% of enrolled learners. On 28 May 2020, the Stretton Institute brought together an expert panel to discuss its impact on schooling, teaching and wellbeing. A recording of the webinar now available for viewing.
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