‘Rules apply to some, not others’: Stoush over what makes a lobbyist
The definition of a lobbyist has come under question as the head of the state’s corruption watchdog is grilled by parliamentary committee.
Integrity crisis
All the latest news on the Palaszczuk government's integrity crisis
Double trouble: Opposition slams joint debate as ‘abuse of power’
The state opposition has slammed the Palaszczuk government’s decision to combine parliamentary debate on two key integrity Bills in the house this week.
’Natural choice’: Ex-integrity commissioner excited for new council role
The state’s former integrity commissioner, who was at the centre of a major government scandal, has revealed why she decided to move into a new role with a Darling Downs council. Read her statement here:
This isn’t Russia or China – allow frank views to be aired
Two recent examinations of how the world’s most powerful autocrats operate behind closed doors is a cautionary tale for our own system of government, writes the editor.
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Tahitian Prince case was a warning sign of failing system
The infamous case of fake “Tahitian Prince” Joel Morehu-Barlow has been referenced in the Coaldrake Review as an example of poor performance management and the lack of rigour in the appointment of public servants.
‘Suppress and subvert’: Attempts to dodge info requests exposed
Senior Queensland public servants have sensationally described records being deliberately suppressed or even renamed in an attempt to stop information being leaked to the media.
Report blows lid off public service’s ‘culture of fear’, advises big change
The Coaldrake report into the Queensland Government’s integrity crisis has uncovered a public service culture where dissent is discouraged and staff are fearful for their roles, with a big change recommended.
Damning report of arrogant government comes as no surprise
Professor Peter Coaldrake has, in effect, spoken for every public servant, journalist, adviser and even the odd MP who has publicly or privately questioned the arrogant actions of this government at one time or another, writes Jessica Marszalek.
‘Bullying, belittling culture’: Bombshell integrity report exposes rot within Palaszczuk Government
The long-awaited integrity report into the Queensland Government has dropped, with 14 bombshell recommendations for overhauling the culture.
New rules a step in the right direction on lobbyists
The timing of Monday’s announcement on tighter rules for lobbyists in Queensland is a bit rich, considering a hotly anticipated probe on the government’s integrity credentials is set to be released on Tuesday, writes the Editor.
The system is broken, and the government knows it
The process undertaken by Peter Coaldrake for his integrity review must bring about better protections for those who face repercussions for exposing potential wrongdoing. Because take it from me, whistleblowing is not for the faint-hearted, writes Neil Doorley.
New rules for lobbyists as government braces for integrity findings
Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced sweeping changes to the rules around lobbying as her government prepares for the release of a review into its integrity.
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