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.
Premier, your lack of interest in a strong Integrity Commission is obvious to all Tasmanians watching your behaviour.
You shamelessly used the pretence of undertaking a review of the Integrity Commission to delay reforms you already knew are needed.
Jeremy Rockliff said he would lead a government of integrity, but he’s failed the most basic test of that commitment.
