Anti-corruption Commissions Conference (In-person event)

An Accountability Round Table (ART), Centre for Public Integrity (CPI) & Deakin University conference.

About this 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.

This conference is hosted by Accountability Round Table (ART), Centre for Public Integrity (CPI) & Deakin University.

Participating partners: Centre of Contemporary Histories, Parliamentary Research Unit and Alfred Deakin Institute.

Day 1 (Monday,13 October)


🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:15 AM
1. Conference opening (Day 1)
Host: Andrew Young (Deakin University)

🕑: 09:15 AM - 10:00 AM
2. Keynote address: Integrity in the Australian public sector
Host: Prof. A.J. Brown (Chair, Transparency International)

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)

🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:25 AM
3.1. The antecedents of Anti-corruption frameworks
Host: A/Prof Zim Nwokora (Deakin University)

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

🕑: 10:25 AM - 10:50 AM
3.2 Inhibiting the effectiveness of anti-corruption commissions
Host: Dr Colleen Lewis (ART)

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

🕑: 10:50 AM - 11:20 AM
Morning tea in breakout area

🕑: 11:20 AM - 12:00 PM
4. The twelve fundamental principles of anti-corruption commissions
Host: Hon. John McKechnie (interim commissioner, CCC, WA)

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.

🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:10 PM
5. The twelve principles: are they enough?
Host: Prof. Gabrielle Appleby (UNSW, CPI Director)

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).

🕑: 01:10 PM - 01:50 PM
Lunch in breakout area

🕑: 01:50 PM - 03:00 PM
6. Restoring public trust through investigation, education and prevention
Host: Hon. Peter Hall

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.

🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Afternoon tea in break out area

🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:45 PM
7. Does the NACC framework deliver for the Australian community?
Host: Jason Koutsoukis (The Saturday Paper)

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.

🕑: 04:45 PM
Summary of key points of the day
Host: Dr. Colleen Lewis (ART)

Day 2 (Tuesday14 October)


🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:10 AM
Welcome back (Day 2)

🕑: 09:10 AM - 09:50 AM
9. Keynote: Disrespecting the integrity process – the Victoria experience
Host: Deborah Glass (OBE, former Ombudsman, Victoria)

Info:

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

🕑: 09:50 AM - 11:00 AM
10. Oversight of anti-corruption commissions

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.

🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:25 AM
Morning tea in breakout area

🕑: 11:25 AM - 12:35 PM
11. Integrity responsibilities: culture and ethical challenges
Host: Dr Peter Frost

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.

🕑: 12:35 PM - 01:35 PM
12. Honouring the public trust
Host: A/Prof. Yee-Fui Ng (Monash University)

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.

🕑: 01:35 PM - 02:20 PM
Lunch in break out area

🕑: 02:20 PM - 03:20 PM
13. The challenges in removing flaws in integrity systems
Host: Deborah Glass (OBE, former Ombudsman Victoria)

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.

🕑: 03:20 PM - 04:30 PM
14. The way forward: best practice and benchmarking anti-corruption commission
Host: Dr Catherine Williams (ED, CPI)

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.

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