
Former Federal Court judge Michael Barker interviews Danielle Wood, Chair of the Productivity Commission, about the role of economists and independent institutions in democratic accountability. Wood explains how...


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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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Signup to Generate a PitchAustralia’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.
Recent episodes include "Danielle Wood on the Productivity Commission, public integrity, and Australia’s productivity challenges" (24 September 2026, 46 minutes), "Tasmania’s Independent Tradition and Integrity Reforms: A Conversation with Meg Webb MLC" (14 August 2026, 49 minutes), and "Kylie Kilgour: Acting Commissioner of the National Anti-Corruption Commission" (30 July 2026, 56 minutes).
Centre for Public Integrity publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 39 minutes across 25 episodes.
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Former Federal Court judge Michael Barker interviews Danielle Wood, Chair of the Productivity Commission, about the role of economists and independent institutions in democratic accountability. Wood explains how...

Host Michael Barker interviews Meg Webb MLC, independent member for Nelson in Tasmania’s Legislative Council, about her path from 20 years in community services and social policy advocacy into parliament after winning...

Episode Summary: Michael Barker, former Federal Court judge and director of the Centre for Public Integrity, sits down with Kylie Kilgour — Acting Commissioner of Australia's National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) —...

<p>Will Partlett speaks with Nick Feik, former editor of The Monthly, about the role investigative journalism plays in Australia’s integrity puzzle.</p><p>They discuss:</p>Why difficult stories often need sustained...

<p>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 institutional...

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<p>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 answer goes well...

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<p>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 expert at UNSW Law &...

<p>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 appointed High...

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<p>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 academics. Davis...

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<p>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 structure of the ACT...

<p>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 Electoral Act that...

<p>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, Zali seamlessly...

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<p>“You should be accessible and accountable to the people you’re asking to represent.”</p><p></p><p>The Hon Michael Barker KC speaks with Bridget Archer MP, who has gained a national reputation for her independence and...

<p>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 it means to be a...

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<p>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 significant...

<p>Former athlete and current independent MP Sophie Scamps reveals her journey from working as a GP to becoming the community independent member for Mackellar. </p><p>Through the interview, the Hon Michael Barker KC...

<p>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 member for Indi in the...

<p>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. </p><p>As Director of the...

<p>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 Professor Gabrielle...

<p>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. </p><p>Drawing on his extensive...
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Australian economist, chair of the Australian Productivity Commission, Australian Government’s Productivity Commission
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