Perceptions of corruption
Transparency International has done a global survey on perceptions of corruption. The results for NZ are here. The percentages thinking each type of institution are corrupt were (with result for Australia in brackets):
- Political Parties 46% (58%)
- Media 43% (58%)
- Business 36% (47%)
- Religions 35% (44%)
- Parliament 33% (36%)
- Public service 25% (35%)
- Police 24% (33%)
- Judiciary 20% (28%)
- NGOs 19% (23%)
- Health services 17% (20%)
- Education systems 16% (19%)
- Military 11% (25%)
A pity they can’t break the score for political parties down by party!
Australians perceive corruption more often in every category. Interesting that the media features so highly.