A new commissioner for public appointments and departmental selection panel process would be established to improve the culture of federal politics.
Teal independents are preparing to push Labor for tougher action to end federal politics’ jobs for mates culture, by creating a new commissioner for merit-based appointments and mandatory selection panels.
It would involve ministers being given a shortlist of at least three qualified candidates. They would be required to select from the list, without adding possible political appointees, as allowed under current rules.Even more stringent requirements would be added for roles considered as significant integrity appointments.
“We will know we’re getting the best person for the job, and we can trust the decisions that have been made.”