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2009 Media Releases
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For all enquires with regard to interviews, press releases and other media related information please contact 18 November 2009: Australia rises to eighth place in world anti-corruption table Australia’s slide in its standing as a non-corrupt nation has been halted in the latest international rankings of 180 countries released today by the global anti-corruption organisation, Transparency International.
Australia has risen to eighth spot from ninth in 2008 in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), halting a slide since 2002 when it was considered the least corrupt country in the world.
The Chief Executive of Transparency International Australia, Michael Ahrens, said Australia held top spot in 2002 before the exposure of dealings by the Australian Wheat Board with the Middle East, notably the Iraqi Government of Saddam Hussein. CPI 2009 Click here for full press release (09 Nov 11 Corruption Perceptions Index Media Release.pdf - 51.22 KB)14 April 2009: Transparency International Australia mourns the death of its Chair, Frank Costigan QC after a long illness Transparency International Australia mourns the death of its Chair, Frank Costigan QC after a long illness
Frank was an intrepid champion in the fight against corruption, not only in Australia. Through his work with TI, he was able to maintain close interest in and devote his energies to the effort to combat corruption internationally.
With his appointment as a director in 2003, he brought to TI Australia his professional and personal integrity and his commitment to social justice, advocating the rights of the poorest people, recognising that it was those who are most vulnerable to the impact of corruption.
TI Australia Executive Director Michael Ahrens, speaking on behalf of fellow board members, remembers Frank’s inveterate commitment to advance the anti-corruption cause in Australia through the global organisation Transparency International. He said, ‘Frank may have been small in stature but was a giant in spirit’.
He is remembered also for his keen sense of humour, as a gentleman, a fine lawyer and our Chair.
As a champion of the need for greater integrity Frank remained always committed to arguing the case for strengthening the oversight of those who hold public office as well as of those charged to enforce the law.
Frank Costigan’s role as our Chair has much enhanced TI’s reputation across the community. He was known and respected across the legal profession around Australia, across the spectrum of political parties and at senior levels of Government.
Our condolences are extended to all members of his family, his siblings, his children and grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by all who were privileged to know him.
Media contact(s):
Greg Thompson, Acting Chair TIA
0438826511
gthompson@transparency.org.au
Michael Ahrens, Executive Director TIA
0411360209
mca@zeta.org.au
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