For a progressive democracy, the most destructive allegation a government can face is one of institutionalised corruption. Long has New Zealand enjoyed a reputation on the world stage as an honest broker on issues of human rights and good governance. In our name successive governments have exported our rationale and legislative frameworks for other states to also embrace. It is important work on a global stage. So when allegations of corruption surface, and information is presented to the public domain, when that information appears to justify the claims, the Government must act in a manner equal to the severity and seriousness of what it is accused of. To permit ignorance to take hold is as bad as a cover-up. In this case of dirty politics, and all the elements that this issue entails, the Government must initiate a broad-based Royal Commission of Inquiry. And depending on its findings, it may well be necessary for a body to be established that asserts a purpose to eradicate a culture that fails to meet the good governance standards required of all developed and developing states.
Posted on: Tue, 09 Sep 2014 08:05:38 +0000
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