Corruption is an activity that deviates from the formal aim for the sake of personal benefit or that of vested interests.
Notes
The Australian (25 July 2009) has criticised the SA government for its reluctance to tackle corruption. Meanwhile, corruption problems in Queensland continue. The Fitzgerald Inquiry (1987-1989) was a watershed for corruption. Can we trust the government? - particularly when official processes such as fast-tracking are open to extensive corruption. The SA Greens have launched http://www.democracy4sale.org/
