Submission: Public consultation into Australian Public Sector (APS) reform Stage 2 integrity initiatives
Transparency International Australia (TI Australia) has long advocated for a strengthening of Australian public sector integrity mechanisms, and welcomes the establishment in 2023 of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to this effect.
However, instances of corruption, misuse of privileged information by current and former public sector staff and conflicts of interest are still prevalent, and require careful management to ensure transparency and accountability amongst those working in service of the Australian community.
This submission outlines TI Australia's support for and comments on the issues under discussion at this stage of public consultation, and we would welcome the opportunity to discuss our position further.