Transparency International Australia
Description
Transparency International Australia is the national chapter of Transparency International, a global coalition against corruption operating in over 100 countries. Its mission is to tackle corruption by exposing illegal practices and unfair laws that weaken democracy. It uses evidence-based research to inform advocacy. It works with businesses, government agencies and community groups to close corruption loopholes.
It says everyone loses when corrupt politicians, business people or individuals steal shared resources or write rules that benefit themselves at others’ expense. It works to promote transparency and accountability so government and business operate with high standards of integrity. Its 2024 to 2028 strategy focuses on strengthening Australia’s democratic institutions. It calls for reforming federal electoral and lobbying laws, a national Whistleblower Protection Authority, stronger anti-money laundering laws, and an end to corporate secrecy.
It works to raise integrity standards in the mining and energy sectors as Australia moves to cleaner energy. It aims to help return corruption proceeds to affected Asia-Pacific communities. It supports civil society and transparency advocates across the region. It does not work on individual cases of corruption or provide direct support to people wanting to report crime or misconduct, but it operates an anonymous reporting tool through its partner Whispli and directs people to other relevant agencies.
It is a registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission. It is a member of Philanthropy Australia and an Affiliate Member of the Australian Council for International Development. It holds memberships in networks such as the Bribery Prevention Network, OECD Watch and the Whistleblowing International Network. It is based in Victoria.
Latest news
Transparency International Australia (TI Australia) is pleased to provide the attached submission to the Statutory Review of the Crimes Act Legislation Amendment (Combating Foreign Bribery) Act 2024.
9 Sep 2026
TI Australia welcomes new Board Directors
TI Australia is welcoming four new Board Directors, including Chair designate Deborah Glass OBE, who begin their term in November 2026.
7 Sep 2026
Pacific leaders urged to protect climate governance from fossil fuel influence
Transparency International Pacific Chapters, call on Pacific Forum Leaders ahead of the regional meeting in Palau to strengthen the integrity of climate governance and reaffirm the Pacific’s leadership in advancing transparency, fairness and inclusivity of climate processes to deliver meaningful...
28 Aug 2026
Transparency International Australia has cautiously welcomed the announcement of the Royal Commission into the Integrity of Major Public and Civil Infrastructure Construction Projects, the appointment of former Chief Justice of South Australia Chris Kourakis AC and the broad terms of reference.
20 Aug 2026
Open letter to Minister Bowen: Commit to a Clean COP31
A coalition of civil society, faith, health and community organisations has today written to Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen, urging him to use Australia’s Presidency of the Negotiations to shut fossil fuel influence out of this year’s climate summit and commit to a Clean COP31.
29 Jul 2026
Strong Royal Commission and IBAC reforms key to win back Victorian’s trust
Leading anti-corruption NGO, Transparency International (TI) Australia called on newly installed Victorian Premier Carroll to ensure the Royal Commission Big Build corruption has the broadest possible scope and for the government to prioritise changes to IBAC.
27 Jul 2026
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