While concerns have been raised about the lack of independence shown by bodies such as the CMC in scrutinising government conduct and corruption, the Beattie Government has proposed changes to the Constitution which potentially further remove barriers to governmental abuse of power. Clerk of the Senate, Harry Evans, criticised the changes as “dangerous and unnecessary”.
And this year’s Whistleblower Supporter of the Year was awarded to MP Bronwyn Bishop for her contribution in exposing the legal double standards arising from the Heiner Affair.
Check out pages one and two of the September edition of The Independent Monthly
September TIM – page one
September TIM – page two
