In to bat again for Julian Assange Editors' Picks Later today, Julian Assange’s lawyers will make their final appeal against his extradition to the US. That’s why we need whistleblower laws.
War crimes whistleblower David McBride sentenced to nearly six years May 14, 2024 By Dominic Giannini Federal McBride, who leaked military documents alleging Australian soldiers committed war crimes in Afghanistan, will spend at least two years and three months behind bars.
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.
Premium Case studies ‘National security’ card ‘paints target’ on whistleblowers’ backs November 20, 2023 By Tom Ravlic Editors' Picks No public servant should trust the Albanese government to protect them after David McBride’s case outcome, says whistleblower Jeff Morris.
Government considers merits of dedicated whistleblower authority and commissioner November 17, 2023 By Melissa Coade Federal Public sector whistleblower reforms have moved to the next phase following government amendments to the Public Interest Disclosure Act.
Whistleblowers not fully protected from identity-revelation outcomes November 13, 2023 By Tom Ravlic Federal Parliament can prevent retaliation against whistleblowers to a degree but not from every consequence of identity being revealed.
Inquiry chair flags public service code of conduct for consultants September 10, 2023 By Tom Ravlic Economy & Industry NSW’s Public Accountability and Works Committee will consider recommending the inclusion of ethical codes in procurement contracts.
How to navigate the APS integrity landscape: Latest official guidance for whistleblowers August 30, 2023 By Melissa Coade Culture Everything you need to know as a public servant considering avenues to raise the alarm over alleged corruption or wrongdoing in government.
Queensland whistleblower laws need new act: review August 9, 2023 By AAP News The review found the state’s whistleblower legislation has atrophied, with the efforts of many public servants to expose and remedy wrongdoing stymied.
National Anti-Corruption Commission chief tries to explain ‘serious corruption’ to APS, promises probe results with 12 month window July 4, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Culture Paul Brereton cautions the APS that even if something isn’t criminal, it can still be corrupt. Corruption-risk-hunting is the NACC’s priority.
Christmas in July comes with the gift of Australia’s own anti-corruption watchdog June 30, 2023 By Melissa Coade Federal Mark Dreyfus says it’s time to restore integrity and accountability in Australian institutions, with the NACC starting in July.
Shaun Drummond quits over ruckus about whistleblower penalties June 29, 2023 By Julian Bajkowski Health Shaun Drummond, Queensland’s top health bureaucrat, has fallen on his sword amidst a blaze of local media coverage.
Why are we still talking about freeing Julian Assange? May 23, 2023 By Melissa Coade Federal Julian Assange’s national security case has transcended the trials of a garden-variety nightmare for politically inconvenient whistleblowers.
A-G welcomes publication of sentencing remarks in secret Witness J case April 19, 2023 By Melissa Coade Federal Witness J was sacked from an unnamed government agency and lost his security clearance when he was secretly convicted on five charges.
Structural issues make climate integrity a problem for the public service February 17, 2023 By Melissa Coade Energy & Environment A panel of experts, politicians, former regulators and integrity advocates have slammed the state of Australia’s climate change regime.
