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Integrity

Integrity in politics and an end to the cosy duopoly in Canberra

Ending politicians' bad behaviour

Reform of Question Time and better behaviour in parliament, so that politicians start setting the standard the public expects.

Fair and transparent elections

Legislating to put an end to lies in election ads and to make sure people know who’s donating money to political candidates before they vote.

Whistleblower protection

A new Whistleblower Protection Authority so that people who bravely expose wrongdoing are protected, not put in jail.

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Delivered

The election of a record-number of independents has started to change the culture in Canberra. I’m proud to have helped deliver:

  • [/] A National Anti-Corruption Commission – to help crack-down on corrupt conduct by politicians and public officials.
  • [/]  An end to ‘jobs for mates’ in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal – so that important decisions about your life are made by people who are properly qualified for the job.
  • [/] An Independent Parliamentary Standards Commission – to change the culture in Canberra and hold politicians to account for wrongdoing.  

I’m committed to integrity and transparency in how I represent our community. You can view my voting record here and a list of donors to my campaign here.

Future Plans

There is still a long way to go to restore integrity and trust in politics, and put an end to the major parties’ cosy duopoly in Canberra. I’m working to:

  • Ban all gambling ads – to protect all Australians from gambling harm.​
  • Increase transparency over the National Anti-Corruption Commission with more public hearings – and safeguard our democracy by putting an end to lies in election ads and making sure people know who’s donating money to political candidates before they vote.​
  • A new Whistleblower Protection Authority – so that people who expose wrongdoing are protected, not put in jail.​
  • End the bad behaviour in parliament – because Australians deserve better than the shouting, heckling, and abuse that politicians deliver in Question Time.​

I will continue to vote 100% of the time in line with the values of the Wentworth community. As an independent, I’m free to work with both sides for what’s right, and free to stand up against what’s not.

Watch & Read

  • The Australian – ‘Bullying’ allegations trigger independents’ demand for better behaviour in parliament (link)
  • SMH - Is ‘rip him a new one!’ really necessary for robust democratic debate? (link)
  • SMH - ‘Unlike any workplace I’ve ever been in’: The push to punish MPs for bad behaviour (link)
  • SBS News - Crossbenchers demand whistleblower David McBride be pardoned (link)
  • News.com.au - Question Time slammed as a “waste of time” by Allegra Spender (link)
  • The Canberra Times - Teal, Greens crossbenchers outline federal ICAC demands (link)

Speeches in Parliament

  • Urging for transparency in the The Nature Positive Bill: Allegra addresses the inherent lack of transparency throughout this legislation, 26 July 2024 (link)
  • Legislating guardrails around government spending: Allegra’s amendment to the Future Made in Australia Bill seeks to legislate guardrails around government spending, 13 September 2024 (link)
  • Checks and balances: Allegra promotes checks and balances on the Help to Buy Bill, 1 March 2024 (link)
  • Closing loopholes: Allegra proposes concerns to the Fair Work Legislation Amendment, 14 November 2023 (link)
  • Integrity and Transparency: Allegra calls on the government to establish an independent Tax Reform Commission, 8 August 2023 (link)