Secretaries board agrees to survey APS about commonwealth corruption Federal Paul Brereton updated the secretaries board on the work of the NAAC and asked for their backing in conducting the public sector-wide survey.
ATO reveals $6 million corrupt employee was just an APS5 April 2, 2024 By Julian Bajkowski Economy & Industry The status of an ATO employee convicted of corruption and accepting bribes raises fresh questions as to where the buck stops — or starts — at the revenue agency.
Corrupt ATO officer cops five years’ jail March 14, 2024 By Julian Bajkowski Economy & Industry The man pleaded guilty to corrupt conduct as a commonwealth officer, including taking a bribe of $150,000 to reduce tax debts.
Anti-corruption commissioner recaps the first months of the NACC February 23, 2024 By Dan Holmes Federal The NACC has already received thousands of referrals, and commissioner Paul Brereton says they’re just getting started.
Recapping the biggest APS stories of 2023, part 2 December 20, 2023 By Melissa Coade Editors' Picks Here’s the second part of our recap of the 2023 stories that have grabbed our attention.
Paul Brereton explains the National Anti-Corruption Commission December 13, 2023 By Paul Brereton Editors' Picks NACC commissioner Paul Brereton outlines the National Anti-Corruption Commission, what corrupt conduct is and the commission’s priorities.
National Mental Health Commission staff scores hit rock bottom December 8, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Community & Social There has been a negative reaction to disconnected NMHC SES, with more than half of staff polled saying they want to leave ASAP.
Pezzullo sacked at dawn with immediate effect and no golden ‘chute November 27, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Federal Home Affairs secretary Mike Pezzullo has been let go over Code of Conduct breaches; it follows recent rule changes to prevent big payouts.
Albo removes golden parachute from ejector seat for APS bad bureaucrats November 25, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Community & Social Secretaries stripped of big sacking payouts if corrupt, tainted. Do not pass Go. Do not collect $700,000. Go straight to jail.
Treasurer: Public service reform and business improvement must become BAU November 22, 2023 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Jim Chalmers says elected officials and public servants must demonstrate the best examples of accountability, transparency and trust.
Integrity calls for federal government to close pork barrel loopholes November 14, 2023 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Politicians who act against departmental advice should face parliamentary and public scrutiny, according to Independent MP Helen Haines.
Robodebt response triggers extra funding for oversight agencies November 14, 2023 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Funding to the tune of $22.1 million will be directed to the ombud, Legal Services and Constitutional Law; ministers silent on APS sanctions.
Senate estimates presses Foster on whether Pezzullo was referred to NACC October 23, 2023 By Anna Macdonald Federal The acting Home Affairs secretary repeated a few times at senate estimates she would not comment with an inquiry still ongoing.
Brereton says 90% of reports to NACC not publicised in media October 10, 2023 By Anna Macdonald Federal Reflecting on the commission’s first 100 days, its commissioner says everyone has a role to play in public sector integrity.
Qantas forced to reveal public servants with Chairman’s Lounge access October 6, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Economy & Industry Hierarchy and classification of bureaucratic largesse exposed, with Qantas revealing the senior public servants and statutory officers offered the coveted membership.
