The abuse of entrusted power for private gain
“The abuse of entrusted power for private gain” Transparency International defines corruption broadly. Whether it be ‘grand corruption’ (committed at a high level in government) or ‘petty corruption’ (committed by mid or low-level officials in their interactions with everyday people) – corruption consists of people in positions of power who unfairly and unjustly use that power for their own personal gain. Anti-Corruption Glossary
We can only tackle corruption by working together.
We need to collectively call for a world in which governments are accountable to the people, in which the practices of business and industry are sensitive to the social and environmental footprint of their actions, and in which community organisations genuinely and fairly serve the people they represent.
Transparency International Australia is shining a spotlight on corruption and building coalitions against corruption to bring together governments, businesses and community organisations to build stronger democracies.