Integrity is central to my policy platform. Transparency around decision making is essential to ensure trust in our Government and Public Service. The community expects nothing less, and this culture must be embedded throughout our public institutions. 

As you may know, many Independents on the crossbench are seeking increased integrity in politics and governance.  In particular increased protections for whistleblowers and legislation to combat misinformation and require truth in political advertising. As you may also know, the establishment of the National Anti Corruption Commission (NACC) came about after years of lobbying from the crossbench. More Independents in Parliament will increase the pressure being applied to the Government to bring about further necessary changes.

Other measures that could be enacted for greater transparency and accountability include the real-time reporting of all types of donation, and the publishing of Minister’s diaries for transparency around lobbying and influential individuals, so that real and potential conflicts of interest are spotlighted.