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National democracy and integrity platform

Our democracy is in crisis.

Crucial reforms to improve transparency, reduce undue influence and improve the quality of public debate are well overdue. We must address these integrity issues to restore public trust in the democratic process.

Transparency International Australia, the Centre for Public Integrity and the Australian Democracy Network have identified five key priorities and opportunities for the 48th Parliament.

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Australia|Public integrity|Submission
Submission to the Community Scrutiny Forum on the Integrity and Ethics Commissioner Bill 2025

November 24, 2025

Download Transparency International Australia welcomes the opportunity to provide a submission to the Community Scrutiny Forum on the Integrity and Ethics Commissioner Bill 2025. Given the significance and novel nature of the proposed reforms, we strongly recommend that the Bill be referred to the...

Australia|Public integrity|Political finance|Truth in political advertising|Submission
Submission: Inquiry into the conduct of the 2025 federal election

October 31, 2025

Download Transparency International Australia is pleased to provide the following submission to the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters as part of its Inquiry into the conduct of the 2025 federal election. Our submission focuses on key areas of electoral integrity and where practical...

Australia|Public integrity|Whistleblower protection|Submission
Joint submission: Public Interest Disclosure and Other Legislation Amendment (Whistleblower Protections) Bill 2025

October 02, 2025

Download Transparency International Australia is pleased to provide a joint submission with Griffith University's School of Government and International Relations and Human Rights Law Centre to the consultation in relation to the exposure draft of the Public Interest Disclosure and Other Legislation Amendment (Whistleblower...