An Ethical Framework for Governmental Responsibility To The Electorate

Gino Dal Pont

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5204/qutlr.v10i0.379

Abstract

Politicians regularly give undertakings to the electorate as to their future conduct in order to generate support for (re)election. The author analyses an ethical framework through which the conduct of politicians in this context may be evaluated. The main elements of the framework are accountability, public expectation, credibility and reputation, and public service. It is contended that, pursuant to such criteria, a case can be made for a change in the manner and form of governmental disclosure to the electorate, and for the implementation of a code of ethics governing public undertakings.

Published

Oct 30, 1994

How to Cite

DAL PONT, Gino. An Ethical Framework for Governmental Responsibility To The Electorate. QUT Law Review, [S.l.], v. 10, p. 1 - 21, oct. 1994. ISSN 2201-7275. Available at: <https://lr.law.qut.edu.au/article/view/379>. Date accessed: 01 feb. 2021. doi: https://doi.org/10.5204/qutlr.v10i0.379.

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