One in three allegations investigated by Victoria’s local government watchdog over the last year were about conflicts of interest.
Tag: conflict-of-interest
Senior NSW council staff face random conflict of interest checks
Senior NSW local government staff and councillors will be subject to spot checks to ensure they’re declaring any conflicts of interest.
Consultants slip through screening cracks
A Victorian audit has found government contractors and consultants aren’t adequately screened.
Conflict of interest guidelines updated
An updated governance guide provides a framework for managing public sector conflict of interest.
Councillors behaving badly put on notice
The NSW Government has released a draft of an updated Model Code of Conduct for councillors and council staff in the state. It has been released for consultation, with submissions…
Unethical public sector behaviour: there’s an app for that!
Dearth of ethics training in the public sector: expert.
Conflict of interest disclosures draw fire in West
Western Australian local governments are demanding answers as to why the state government has stealthily suspended the requirement to declare conflicts of interest for the group reviewing the structure of metropolitan councils.
Wynne calls for comment on conflict of interest rules
By Staff Writer The Victorian State Government has called on councillors, council officers and peak bodies to provide comment on the conflict of interest rules for councils. “The Brumby Labor…