Review whether further independent powers or resources for IBAC are needed to investigate credible allegations of historical misuse of public power, taking account of reforms enacted in 2026.
Introduce mandatory disclosure of political donations and lobbying activity.
Enforce penalties for ministers and bureaucrats who mislead parliament.
Require annual performance reviews for major government programs.
Enact the Ministerial Accountability and Fiscal Oversight Reform Act (MAFORA) to tie ministerial salaries and retention to program outcomes.
Publish material government procurement, tenders, major contracts and variations in accessible formats, consistent with lawful privacy and confidentiality protections.
Give DOGE public audit, reporting and referral functions, including quarterly waste and major-project reporting.
Apply the proposed Major Project Accountability and Recovery Framework to projects above $50 million and require independently audited reporting for major overruns, cancellations or delays.
Provide stronger whistleblower protection and independent examination of major government failures.
Review the effectiveness and independence of regulators and ombudsman bodies and establish enforceable routes to external review.
Apply the Public Name Accountability and Transparency Standard (PNATS) to formal government correspondence, with clear responsibility for official decisions.
Introduce mandatory donation and lobbying disclosure, enforce penalties for misleading parliament, investigate lawful methods for recalling federal MPs and audit major failures.
Pursue the reforms needed for recall elections and binding citizen-initiated votes, cap public funding tied to vote percentage and mandate transparent electoral boundaries.
Establish the Department of Government Efficiency, implement zero-based budgeting, create one “Back to Business” permit portal and abolish unnecessary licences and fees.