 | ||
 |
HOME | SITE MAP | CONTACT US | |
| ||
 | |
| |
Australian Development Gateway
We gratefully acknowledge the support of iDev Web Solutions
 | |
| |
 | |
TI Australia e-Update…news on the prevention of corruption in Australia and the world
June 2010
TI Australia is the Australian national chapter of Transparency International (TI)
an international not-for-profit organisation devoted to curbing corruption worldwide.
The TI Australia e-Update is a monthly update giving information on the fight against corruption
in Australia and worldwide.
In This Update: The release of the Proust Report, currently on the table of the Premier Mr Brumby, will encourage further debate about the need for a Victorian independent anti-corruption agency as a standing commission. An article by TI Australia Chairman, Jerrold Cripps,(link below) states the case for such a standing commission. Press commentary on the issue appeared on Saturday 29 May. 'The Age' newspaper (link below) perceives that within Victoria 'calls are getting louder for an overarching body to tackle the problem'. 'The Australian' (link below) notes that 'The Premier has said he would not release the Proust Report on Monday, but would take time to consider the findings and deliver a response'.  Article by TI Australia Chairman, Jerrold Cripps Article from 'The Age' Article from 'The Australian'On 9 April 2010 the UK parliament passed a new Bribery Act. The Act introduces various broad offences which include (but are not limited to) bribery of foreign public officials. Click below to access an article by Tim Robinson and Matthew Skinner from Allens Arthur Robinson, Sydney, about the new Act. Article about the UK Bribery ActThe Federal FOI reform bills - the Information Commissioner Bill and the Freedom of Information Amendment (Reform) Bill - were passed in May 2010, overhauling Freedom of Information law. For more information click on links below. Australian Information Commissioner Bill 2010 Freedom of Information Amendment (Reform) Bill 2010The International Bar Association, the global association of lawyers, in cooperation with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, has launched the ?Anti-Corruption Strategy for the Legal Profession? project. This global initiative will raise awareness among legal professionals about existing international anti-corruption instruments and equip lawyers with the necessary tools and knowledge to identify, address and resolve potential threats to the integrity of the legal profession caused by corruption. IBA launches ?Anti-Corruption Strategy for the Legal Profession? project
TI Australia e-Update #112
June 2010
TI Australia does not necessarily endorse the views expressed in the materials linked to this e-Update;
nor does it accept responsibility or liability for any loss, damage, cost or expense you might incur as a result of the use of,
or reliance upon the materials which appear in the TI Australia e-Update.
Transparency International Australia If you do not want to receive future TI Australia Updates please click on the link below and send an email with UNSUBCRIBE in the Subject line. a1admin@transparency.org.au 
| |
|
Transparency International Australia ABN 23 068 075 525 Email Website Suggestions? Website Developed & Managed by iDev Web Solutions |
