In a significant achievement, Australia has cracked the top 10 of Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index for the first time in a decade, scoring 77 out of 100. This marks an improvement from last year’s score of 75, which placed Australia 14th on the list.
The index evaluates 180 countries and territories based on perceptions of public sector corruption and the effectiveness of anti-corruption measures, derived from 13 independent surveys. Denmark continues to lead the index for the seventh consecutive year, followed by Finland and Singapore in second and third place, respectively.
Notably, New Zealand has fallen out of the top three for the first time since 2012, scoring 83. The index highlights a concerning trend over the past decade: nearly 50 countries have regressed in their fight against corruption, while only about 30 have improved their rankings. Alarmingly, more than two-thirds of countries scoring below 50 struggle to combat corruption effectively.
Experts like Professor A.J. Brown from Griffith University, who specializes in public integrity and governance reform, emphasize that many OECD countries, including Australia, face ongoing challenges and must continue to prioritize transparency and accountability to maintain their standings
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