Centre for Public Integrity
The Centre for Public Integrity
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About This Podcast
Australia’s leading democracy research institute invites you to join us as we explore the inner workings of politics, policy and public integrity. With a commitment to elevating public discourse, this new series offers three distinct perspectives:
- Decision Makers: The Hon Michael Barker KC interviews parliamentarians, revealing the challenges, successes and outstanding issues that they have encountered.
- In the Weeds: Executive Director, Dr Catherine Williams, unpacks the nuances of policy design with leading experts.
- The Centre: Quentin Dempster AM delves into the personal journeys of our experts, sharing the stories that inspired their commitment to transparency and accountability.
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S6E3 Nick Feik: Investigative journalism and the accountability cycle
Will Partlett speaks with Nick Feik, former editor of The Monthly, about the role investigative journalism plays in Australia’s integrity puzzle.They discuss:Why difficult stories often need…
S6E2 John McKechnie on integrity, corruption and public accountability
Will Partlett speaks with John McKechnie, former Western Australian Director of Public Prosecutions, Supreme Court judge and Corruption and Crime Commissioner, about the limits of “integrity” as an…
S6E1 How to make integrity watchdogs truly independent - Deborah Glass Victoria's Ombudsman 2014-2024
What does it take for an integrity watchdog to be genuinely independent? In this episode, Deborah Glass — former Victorian Ombudsman and honorary fellow at Melbourne Law School — explains why the…
S5E2 Money, power and the Constitution
In this special edition podcast, former federal court judge The Hon Michael Barker KC speaks with Professor Gabrielle Appleby, Research Director at the Centre for Public Integrity and public law…
S4E3 Jay Weatherill AO: Democracy's Challenges and the Path Ahead
In this episode of the Center for Public Integrity's podcast, the Hon Michael Barker KC, a former federal court judge, interviews Jay Weatherill AO, the 45th Premier of South Australia and recently…
S5E1 Prof Megan Davis AC - Integrity at the Margins: Power & Accountability in Indigenous Affairs
In this podcast episode from the Centre for Public Integrity, former federal court judge the Hon Michael Barker KC interviews Professor Megan Davis AC, one of Australia's leading constitutional law…
S4E2 ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr
In this episode of the Centre for Public Integrity's podcast, host the Hon Michael Barker KC interviews Andrew Barr, Chief Minister of the ACT. The discussion explores the unique governmental…
S4E1 Peter Malinauskas: Reforming Political Finance the South Australian way
In this episode of the Center for Public Integrity's podcast, the Hon Michael Barker KC speaks with Peter Malinauskas, the Premier of South Australia, about the innovative changes to the state's…
S1E7 Zali Steggall - Olympian, Barrister, Community Independent
Zali Steggall burst onto Australia’s political stage in 2019, unseating a 25-year incumbent to become an outspoken community independent. A world-champion slalom skier turned high-stakes advocate,…
S1E6 Bridget Archer MP – Federal Member for Bass
The Hon Michael Barker KC speaks with Bridget Archer MP, who has gained a national reputation for her independence and principled stances within the Liberal Party. In this episode, they explore what…
S3E4 Judge, Barrister, Royal Commissioner, Navy Commander & Deputy Chancellor: the Hon Margaret White AO
Margaret White AO was the first woman judge appointed in Queensland. Before that, she had already had a remarkable career from working in Barbados, as an academic and then on two of Australia's most…
S1E5 Sophie Scamps: Are grassroots movements rewriting the rules of governance?
Former athlete and current independent MP Sophie Scamps reveals her journey from working as a GP to becoming the community independent member for Mackellar. Through the interview, the Hon Michael…
S1E4 Helen Haines: Integrity, Independence, and Innovative Policy in Indi
In this episode of the Centre for Public Integrity’s podcast series, former Federal Court Judge and Director at the Centre, Michael Barker, engages with Helen Haines MP, the dynamic independent…
S2E3 Rethinking the NACC and Australian Integrity Commissions for a Fairer Future
Associate Professor Will Partlett is the inaugural Stephen Charles Fellow at the Centre, where he devotes his research to understanding the design and operation of integrity commissions. As Director…
S3E3 Reforming Accountability: Constitutional Reflections on Modern Governance
What if the failures of a controversial government scheme and a historic referendum could ignite a revolution in our democratic process? In this episode, journalist Quentin Dempster sits down with…
S1E3 Attorney General Mark Dreyfus: Inside Australian Democracy
Former Federal Court judge and Centre for Public Integrity Board member, the Hon. Michael Barker KC, sits down with Commonwealth Attorney-General the Hon. Mark Dreyfus KC MP. Drawing on his extensive…
S2E2 Campaign Financing Reimagined: From a Fat Cat Model to the Many Kittens Model
In this episode of In the Weeds, Dr Catherine Williams sits down with Associate Professor Zim Nwokora from Deakin University—a political scientist and member of the Centre for Public Integrity’s…
S3E2 Anthony Whealy KC: From a Bookmaker's Son to Chair at the Centre
Behind the Scenes of IntegrityIn this compelling episode of the Centre for Public Integrity’s podcast, journalist Quentin Dempster sits down with the Honourable Anthony Whealy, Founding (and current)…
S1E2 Larissa Waters: Empowering Democracy
Former Federal Court judge Michael Barker sits down with Larissa Waters, Senator for Queensland and a leading voice for the Greens. Larissa recounts her journey into politics—beginning with her…
S2E1 Unpacking Accountability with the former Clerk of the Victorian Parliament
Join Dr Catherine Williams, Executive Director of the Centre for Public Integrity, as she sits down with Andrew Young, former Clerk of the Victorian Parliament and a key member of Deakin University’s…
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Centre for Public Integrity has published 22 episodes since February 2025, covering topics in Government, News.
Centre for Public Integrity is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 months. Average episode length is 37m.
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