Transparency International Australia welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to DFAT’s External Advisory Group regarding the creation of the new International Development Policy. The new policy will set the long-term direction for Australia’s international development program, and provide a framework for Australia to meet present and future development needs.
In its submission, Transparency International Australia addresses rising authoritarianism, shrinking civic space and how corruption impacts on democracy and accountability. It also focuses on collective action for climate change and the energy transition. Throughout this submission we demonstrate the importance of addressing corruption and promoting good governance for democracy, inclusive development and poverty alleviation in the Indo-Pacific region.