This week Transparency International Australia launched its anti-corruption guide for junior mining companies. This guide supports junior miners to manage risks during licensing and permitting processes in high-risk jurisdictions. Access the guide here. Continue reading
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BPN acknowledged at UNGASS 2021
Posted on June 7, 2021
The Attorney-General, Senator the Hon Michaelia Cash, acknowledges the work of the Bribery Prevention Network in supporting Australian businesses to prevent, detect and address bribery and corruption at this year’s special session of the United Nations General Assembly which focused on anit-corruption. Continue reading
Transparency International launches its 2020 Corruption Perception Index
Posted on February 19, 2021
The Transparency International landmark annual report, the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), is the most widely used indicator of corruption worldwide. It assesses the level of public sector corruption in each of the world’s 180 countries according to data sources from expert independent institutions. The 2020 report was recently released. The past year highlighted integrity challenges Continue reading
ABC Four Corners investigation uncovers money laundering
Posted on February 17, 2021
The recent Four Corners investigation into Russian influence in Australia has again highlighted the importance of robust due diligence to know your customers, contractors and business partners. Money laundering, lobbying, undue influence and inadequate due diligence all feature in this story. You can watch the episode here, and read the write up on the ABC’s Continue reading
Responsible Mining Business Integrity Tool launched
Posted on February 15, 2021
Transparency International has just launched an exciting new tool, the Responsible Mining Business Integrity Tool. The tool helps mining companies evaluate and strengthen their anti-corruption controls and procedures, with a specific focus on project licensing, permitting and acquisitions. With indicators selected from close to 40 international best practice standards and frameworks, this online and interactive Continue reading
Enactment of new Commonwealth money laundering offences
Posted on February 9, 2021
The Crimes Legislation Amendment (Economic Disruption) Bill 2020 was passed by Parliament on 3 February 2021. These reforms include new money laundering offences designed to address the behaviours of modern money laundering networks, including entities that launder the proceeds of foreign bribery. The OECD Working Group on Bribery has found that a substantial amount of Continue reading
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