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Absence of ethics in the public service : Comments
By Noel Preston, published 21/7/2005Noel Preston argues there are legitimate concerns about integrity in the public service.
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This is countered by appearances. The Courier Mail in Queensland has a column "SOLVED - The Red Tape Busters". This is the kind of media that gives people the idea that if you follow a procedure you will get a just outcome. The problems addressed in the column aren't actually solved advice is given on how to solve them. It gives the impression that a hand full of successes is representative. Given recent events in Queensland, it is clear that all you get in most cases at all levels from the backyard dispute to enquiries into hospital deaths is stonewalling and muck about. Police Department burueacracy is one area that an independent body needs to take a good, long hard look. Don't believe police websites, I think, it is all words and pretence. CMC and police ethics committees are earning a reputation as arse-covering exercises.