Who pays for politics? Tracing the money trail online
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From Mongolia’s drive for transparency to looming risks in Peru and Bolivia, new findings show why open digital disclosure of political finance is vital for democracy.
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Corruption Perceptions Index
Scoring 182 countries around the world, the Corruption Perceptions Index is the leading global indicator of public sector corruption.
Australia has a score of 76 this year, with a change of -1 since last year, meaning it ranks 12 out of 182 countries.
Find out about key corruption issues in Australia in CPI 2023: Trouble at the top
Australia
- Score
- 76/100
- Rank
- 12/182
- Score change
Score changes 2012 - 2025
Global Corruption Barometer
Since its debut in 2003, the Global Corruption Barometer has surveyed the experiences of everyday people confronting corruption around the world. Through our barometer, tens of thousands of people around the globe are asked about their views and experiences, making it the only worldwide public opinion survey on corruption.
34%
Percentage of people who thought corruption increased in the previous 12 months*
3%
Percentage of public service users paid a bribe in the previous 12 months*
*Since the most recent publication of the GCB - Asia Pacific - 2017
Our activity in Australia
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Dirty money still has an address: Unveiling the Opacity in Real Estate Ownership Index
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Transparency International and the Anti-Corruption Data Collective have ranked 24 jurisdictions on their ability to protect property markets from illicit funds.
CPI 2024: Trouble at the top
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Many top-scoring countries in this year's CPI are prime targets for corrupt actors to launder and safeguard their ill-gotten wealth.
CPI 2023: Trouble at the top
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Top-scoring countries on the CPI have long fuelled transnational corruption. It's time they embrace change.
Press releases
+ MoreCorruption Perceptions Index 2025: Pacific governments falling short on anti-corruption commitments
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New index reveals alarming opacity and money laundering vulnerabilities in global real estate markets
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2024 Corruption Perceptions Index: Countries on front line of climate crisis in Asia Pacific struggling to fight back corruption
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2023 Corruption Perceptions Index reveals urgent need for tangible change in Asia Pacific
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Accountability in Asia Pacific
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Accountable mining
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The Accountable Mining Programme, led by TI Australia, is shining a spotlight on the process of obtaining a mining or exploration permit.
Our work on sport
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Publications
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Opacity in Real Estate Ownership Index: Assessing data transparency and anti-money laundering rules in global markets
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The Opacity in Real Estate Ownership (OREO) Index reveals gaps that make global property markets vulnerable to corrupt money flows.
Up to the Task? The State of Play in Countries Committed to Freezing and Seizing Russian Dirty Money
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Despite strong early pledges following the invasion of Ukraine, G7 and other leading economies are not sufficiently equipped to bring Russia's kleptocrats to justice, report finds.
Real estate data: Shining a light on the corrupt
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We know very little about who owns properties in the world's most sought-after cities, and whether they have been bought with dirty money.
Combatting Corruption in Mining Approvals: Assessing the Risks in 18 Resource-Rich Countries
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Transparent and accountable mining can contribute to sustainable development. This begins with corruption-free approvals – the very first link in the mining value chain when…
Blog posts
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9 countries to watch on the 2021 Corruption Perceptions Index
Transparency Int'l
Paris Agreement climate targets are being missed because of corruption
Brice Böhmer
Transparency, accountability, and respect key to protecting indigenous heritage and culture from mining
Transparency International Australia
Whistleblowing reforms in Australia show the way
Transparency Int'l
