Katherine MLA Sandra Nelson will be representing Australia at a forum in Paris later this week.
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Ms Nelson has been selected by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association to represent Australia at the 2017 Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Global Anti-Corruption and Integrity Forum in Paris, from March 30–31.
Ms Nelson said the forum brings together policy makers, the private sector, community organisations and academia, to exchange evidence, ideas and practices relating to restoring trust and integrity to Government.
“The Territory Labor Government was elected to restore trust in Government, and the OECD forum –‘In the Public Interest: Taking Integrity to Higher Standards’ – will provide valuable insights for the establishment of an Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) in the Northern Territory,” Ms Nelson said.
“During the election campaign we committed to establishing an ICAC and I am looking forward to networking with other parliament representatives and learning from them the strategies they undertook to establish an ICAC in their country.
“Creating an ICAC is not only about ensuring better government, but also about repairing broken trust.
“I am very proud of being part of a government that is embracing the responsibility of providing the leadership that is needed to establish an ICAC.”
In her application letter, Ms Nelson said: “As we know, corruption undermines trust in our institutions, in our businesses and in our markets. It is a divisive and destructible force, which – at its worst – reduces faith in the rule of law. All of this has significant impact on any economic and social development, making it harder for people to prosper and for any community to support its most vulnerable.”
Ms Nelson will submit a report to the CPA upon the conclusion of the forum, detailing her participation and insights.
The Commonwealth Parliament Association substantially covers the cost of flights, accommodation and registration costs.
The cost of the trip to the Northern Territory Government will be approximately $4000.