ABSTRACT
This article explores some aspects of the relationship of democracy and development to corruption in Australia. It illustrates how notions of development, democracy and corruption have to be unpacked in particular circumstances. Australia enjoys one of the highest standards of living in the world. It has a stable, multi-party democracy and it is free from the acute societal strains found in many parts of the South. Yet, in the past 20 years, Australia has experienced a series of problems with corruption. This article addresses some of these problems, the strategies employed to combat them and the implications for explaining and tackling corruption.
