APS Commissioner Peter Woolcott has launched updated HR guidelines for handling misconduct.
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Public sector watchdog gets 5000 complaints
Over 5000 claims of corruption have been assessed by the WA public sector corruption agency.
Four insights to improve culture in government workplaces
There are common mistakes government professionals make when handling conflict, complaints and poor culture, but there are clear ways to avoid them, writes Rose Bryant-Smith.
“I hope you choke on your sandwich”: Lithgow Deputy Mayor in trouble again
Disqualification looms.
Unethical public sector behaviour: there’s an app for that!
Dearth of ethics training in the public sector: expert.
South Australian councils want feedback on corruption
By Paul Hemsley The Local Government Association of South Australia (LGA) has commissioned Adelaide University to run an independent survey on people’s views about corruption, misconduct and maladministration in councils….
Victoria proposes Parliamentary Integrity Commissioner
The Victorian Government has released draft plans for a Parliamentary Integrity Commissioner for public comment and feedback. The establishment of a Parliamentary Integrity Commission extends the State’s integrity and anti-corruption…
Tasmania’s new corruption watchdog open for business
Tasmania has marked an important milestone in its legal and political history, with the launch of the newly established Integrity Commission. Chief Commissioner, Murray Kellam, said the primary focus of…
Independent body on research integrity
Innovation Minister Senator Kim Carr has announced a new independent body to ensure institutions appropriately respond to allegations of research misconduct. Senator Carr said the Australian Research Integrity Committee would…
ICAC begins Burwood Council inquiry
By Angela Dorizas The general manager of Burwood Council in inner-west Sydney is accused of spending more than $44,000 of ratepayers’ money on surveillance of a man he believed was…
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