Founding a Movement

1993

A global beginning

Transparency International (TI) is launched in Berlin led by Peter Eigen & co-founders Dr Kamal Hussain and Frank Vogl.
Their mission: to curb the corruption that fuels conflict, hinders development, and diverts critical aid from reaching those who need it most.

1995 Transparency International Australia is born Launched with Founding Chair Henry Bosch, alongside Isabel Blackett and Peter Rooke as co-Executive Directors. Committed volunteers lead the organisation until 2016. First Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) is published and Australia scores 8.8/10, ranked 7th of 30 participating countries.