Tasmanian Integrity Commission: Priority Reforms

Eloise Carr

Director, Tasmania

Bill Browne

Director, Democracy & Accountability Program

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Media Release Underfunded, toothless and lacking transparency – time for a new era of integrity in Tasmania

Full report P1887 Tasmanian Integrity Commission priority reforms [Web]

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  • Democracy & Accountability
  • The Australia Institute Tasmania

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  • Integrity Commissions
  • Elections, Politics & Parties

    • States

  • TAS

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    This Briefing Paper recommends that the new Tasmanian Parliament address five major problems with the Tasmanian Integrity Commission.

    1. Poor funding
    2. Limitations caused by the privilege against self-incrimination
    3. Rarely publishing reports and never holding public hearings
    4. Gaps in jurisdiction, like third parties seeking to corruptly influence public officials
    5. Commissioners not limited to one term in office

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