Greens Support Integrity Commission Right to Silence Removal
It is good to see Labor commit to amending the Integrity Commission Amendment Bill to remove the privilege against self-incrimination.
It is good to see Labor commit to amending the Integrity Commission Amendment Bill to remove the privilege against self-incrimination.
Even with their integrity in tatters, the Liberal Government are shamelessly pushing off a key reform to the Integrity Commission.
Tasmania’s integrity framework is stronger following the Greens’ successful move to amend the Integrity Commission Act 2009 to better capture Members of Parliament.
Today marks four years since the Liberals' Tasmanian sports rorts scandal was broken by the ABC, but still the government has failed to move on key reforms.
A report from the Centre for Public Integrity describes the Rockliff Government’s integrity performance as “uneven” in the first six months of its second term.
Tasmania’s Integrity Commission is being wilfully underfunded by the Rockliff Government.
Also in the government's response to the commission of inquiry, there were further recommendations.
Following serious allegations reported by an article in today’s Saturday Paper, the Greens will be referring the matter of death reporting failures in Northern Tasmania
With no timeline, no concrete plans, and no extra funding for reform, why would anyone believe Jeremy Rockliff is serious about strengthening the Integrity Commission?
These years‑long investigations clearly show why the commission needs to have both its powers and funding beefed up. These delays raise other questions.