Anti-corruption Commissions Conference (In-person event)

The conference explores the political and policy challenges limiting the effectiveness of Australia's anti-corruption commissions (ACCs) and identifies strategies for enhancing their impact. In doing so, the conference seeks to strengthen the fight against corruption; with the expert insights raised throughout the conference forming a framework for strongly encouraging legislators to improve the laws and budgets currently restraining ACCs from achieving optimal effectiveness.

The conference brings together key anti-corruption stakeholders, including current and former Anti-corruption Commissioners, Parliamentary Inspectors, Members of Parliament, Integrity Officers, Academics, Public Policy and Integrity Analysts, and Journalists.

Info: Join us for our first keynote, 'Integrity in the Australian public sector: the vital role played by anti-corruption commissions' with Prof A.J Brown (Griffith University) (Chair, Transparency International)

Info: 'The antecedents of Anti-corruption frameworks' will be presented by A/Prof Zim Nwokora (Deakin University) and Andrew Young (Deakin University).

Info: 'Inhibiting the effectiveness of anti-corruption commissions: who is responsible?' will be presented by Dr Colleen Lewis (ART).

Info: 'The twelve fundamental principles of anti-corruption commissions' will be presented by Hon. John McKechnie, interim commissioner *CCC, WA) and Hon. John Hatzistergos (ICAC, NSW). This presentation will include a Q&A.

Info: 'The twelve principles: are they enough?' includes brief presentations by panellists Prof. Gabrielle Appleby (CPI Director), Prof. Adam Graycar (Adelaide) and Prof. Rosalind Dixon (UNSW), followed by a discussion and Q&A led by discussant A/Prof Zim Nwokora (Deakin).

Info: ' Restoring public trust through investigation, education and prevention' will include brief presentations by panellists Hon. Peter Hall, Dr Scott Prasser (Public policy analyst, former academic, public servant and ministerial staffer), Clancy Moore (TI) and Prof. Rodney Smith (Sydney University) followed by a discussion and Q&A led by discussant Hon. Robert Redlich.

Info: The panel discussion and Q&A, ' Is NACC delivering for the Australian community? ' will be chaired by Hon. Michael Barker. This panel includes: Kylie Kilgour (NACC), Jason Koutsoukis (The Saturday Paper), Hon. Margaret White (Qld) and Geoffrey Watson SC.

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The second keynote address, 'Disrespecting the integrity process – the Victorian experience', will be presented by Deborah Glass (OBE, former Ombudsman, Victoria). This presentation will be followed by a Q&A

Info: The panel session, 'Oversight of anti-corruption commissions: impartiality and political interference', includes speakers Helen Haines MP, Sen. David Shoebridge, Hon. Kim Wells, MP (IOC), Gail Furness SC, Inspector of ICAC, Inspector of NACC, and John McMillan (Australian National University, former Cth Ombudsman). A/Prof. Will Parlett (University of Melbourne) is the discussant for this session.

Info: The panel session, 'Integrity responsibilities: culture and ethical challenges', includes speakers Dr Peter Frost, Sen. David Pocock, Prof. Andrew Podger (Australian National University, Former APS Commissioner) and Hon. John McKechnie, interim commissioner CCC, WA. The discussion for this session will be Dr. Catherine Williams.

Info: The panel session and Q&A, 'Honouring the public trust' includes speakers A/Prof. Yee-Fui Ng Monash University), Hon. Robert Redlich and Hon. Peter Hall. The discussant for this session will be Geoffrey Watson, SC.

Info: The panel session, 'The challenges in removing flaws in integrity systems' will include speakers Deborah Glass (OBE, former Ombudsman Victoria), A/Prof. Will Partlett (University of Melbourne), Hon. John Hatzistergos (ICAC, NSW) and Hon. Mark Dreyfus. The discussant for this session will be Dr Colleen Lewis.

Info: The panel session, 'The way forward: best practice and benchmarking anti-corruption commissions', includes speakers Catherine Williams (ED CPI), Prof. Adam Graycar (Adelaide), A/Prof. Yee-Fui Ng (Monash) and A.J. Brown (Chair, Transparency International). The discussant for this session will be Hon. Robert Redlich.

Host or Publisher Accountability Round Table, Centre for Public Integrity and Deakin University