Unregulated lobbying is criminalized under Queensland’s proposed integrity laws

Unregulated lobbying is criminalized under Queensland’s proposed integrity laws

Queensland’s integrity agencies will be strengthened as part of new laws introduced in Parliament today as a result of a landmark public service overhaul. The prime minister and her government were under pressure to launch an independent review earlier this year after being dogged by a number of public service integrity allegations. Several former and … Read more

New book by a former professional cyclist about integrity, sport and life | western Colorado

New book by a former professional cyclist about integrity, sport and life |  western Colorado

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Jeff Hunt resigns as Deputy Director General of Education Queensland, two years after being suspended with pay

Jeff Hunt resigns as Deputy Director General of Education Queensland, two years after being suspended with pay

A senior Queensland education official embroiled in a saga of school appointments that led to former Deputy Prime Minister Jackie Trad leaving cabinet has resigned. Most important points: Education Queensland has confirmed Jeff Hunt has left the department this week He was sacked in May 2020 due to the appointment of a new school principal … Read more

Queensland corruption watchdog finds controversy over integrity commissioner’s laptop ‘mischaracterizing’

Queensland corruption watchdog finds controversy over integrity commissioner’s laptop ‘mischaracterizing’

An investigation by the Queensland corruption watchdog into the controversy surrounding laptops stolen from the integrity commissioner’s office has found the circumstances to be “quite ordinary”. Most important points: The CCC said the “raid” and “seizure” comment did not reflect what happened It found the circumstances surrounding a laptop being “swept” inconspicuous The report found … Read more

Queensland Prime Minister Annastacia Palaszczuk holds out despite ‘bullet dodging’ week, integrity criticism

Queensland Prime Minister Annastacia Palaszczuk holds out despite ‘bullet dodging’ week, integrity criticism

If the aim of the landmark Let The Sunshine In report on accountability and culture in Queensland’s public sector is to shed light on long-hidden issues, the Prime Minister’s response to his findings has left many feeling pleased. to sit in the dark with the curtains drawn. † The name of Professor Peter Coaldrake’s final … Read more

Annastacia Palaszczuk insists she isn’t ‘troubled’ by public sector review findings and ’embraces’ the recommendations

Annastacia Palaszczuk insists she isn’t ‘troubled’ by public sector review findings and ’embraces’ the recommendations

Annastacia Palaszczuk was repeatedly questioned whether the findings from the review into the culture and accountability of the public sector “troubled” her as she refused to apologise to those who had been bullied. Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has butted heads with a journalist over the findings from a damning review into the culture of the … Read more

Peter Coaldrake report on accountability in Queensland public sector reveals issues with ‘fearless advice’

Peter Coaldrake report on accountability in Queensland public sector reveals issues with ‘fearless advice’

In the wake of handing down a landmark report on accountability issues in Queensland’s public sector, Professor Peter Coaldrake says his review reveals a culture of public servants paying a high price for providing frank and fearless advice. Key points: Professor Coaldrake says the culture revealed in his report is not unique to the Queensland … Read more

Peter Coaldrake’s review into accountability of Queensland government released, Premier accepts all 14 recommendations

Peter Coaldrake’s review into accountability of Queensland government released, Premier accepts all 14 recommendations

A review examining accountability issues in Queensland’s public sector has painted a scathing picture of its culture, saying it is “too tolerant of bullying” and is dominated by “short-term political thinking”. Key points: Matters raised in review “paint the picture of an integrity system under stress”, report says Premier says the report will go to … Read more