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    Benefits and risks of collaboration between watchdogs: the Western Australian experience

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    Authors
    Wilkins, Peter
    Phillimore, John
    Gilchrist, David
    Date
    2017
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Wilkins, P. and Phillimore, J. and Gilchrist, D. 2017. Benefits and risks of collaboration between watchdogs: the Western Australian experience. Policy Studies. 38 (4): pp. 291-310.
    Source Title
    Policy Studies
    DOI
    10.1080/01442872.2017.1301414
    ISSN
    0144-2872
    School
    John Curtin Institute of Public Policy (JCIPP)
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/52776
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    There has been little discussion or analysis regarding how integrity agencies work together. This paper looks at Western Australian watchdog collaboration activities in the context of concerns raised by senior judicial and political figures. Issues addressed include whether such collaborative activities impinge on the independence of watchdogs, impede their ability to oversight each other, and whether such activities take them beyond their legislative remit. Analysis of practice revealed a wide array of collaboration activities of varying intensity. It was found that such collaboration enhanced watchdog effectiveness while the concerns expressed appeared over-stated. The analysis identified precautions required to protect watchdog independence and ensure accountability for collaborative activities, including steps to recognize and remove barriers to greater collaboration.

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