Transparency International Australia understands that any crisis can see an increase in bribery, corruption, fraud and misconduct, and the Covid-19 pandemic is no different. Disruption, uncertainty and distraction contribute to an environment in which corrupt actors can take advantage of a crisis for their own benefit. The dedicated landing page will keep you informed of trends and challenges.

Around the world, government responses to the coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency have been mixed, but some corruption risks are common.

• Lack of accountability control and oversight of economic stimulus packages.
• Procurement and compliance risks, as contracts are awarded without open tender processes and risk assessment.
• Press freedom and whistleblower protection under threat, as governments seek to control messaging and information.
• Rule of law compromised, when governments grant and take advantage of new executive and emergency powers.
• Business Integrity at risk, as companies seek to cut costs, wind back due diligence and risk-assessment practices and pursue opportunistic bail outs.

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