The fact is that moral disengagement has been normalised in government (politics), and the Australian Public Service. It’s widespread and granular, corrupts everything, and causes long-lived harm to individuals, communities, and our society.

Are the actions of the Albanese Government sufficient to deal with the prevalence of moral disengagement in our institutions? NO.

Is the Australian Public Service willing or capable of eradicating moral disengagement? NO.

Should the National Anti-Corruption Commission be publicly using the mechanisms of moral disengagement as a tool to proactively prevent corrupt and corrupting behaviours and practices? YES.

Do we need to do so to provide a great government that actually serves people? YES.