Articles by Gabrielle Appleby (2 total)
How to pick a new, better anti‑corruption commissioner
The abrupt resignation of the National Anti-Corruption Commissioner Paul Brereton is a pivotal moment for the federal watchdog. For years, questions over the commissioner’s leadership, arising from concerns about his ability to manage conflicts of interest, had undermined public confidence and trust in a key Australian integrity institution.
Why the Voice referendum failed – and what the government hasn’t learned from it
The defeat of the Voice referendum was not preordained. It reflected political misjudgement, inadequate preparation and a failure to treat constitutional reform as the serious democratic work it requires.