There's a flourishing 'jobs for mates' culture in Australia, so it's hardly surprising when former politicians are appointed to lucrative overseas posts. 
But do we really have to accept it? 
In New South Wales a former deputy premier was forced to relinquish a plum United States post after a public outcry and now he's at the centre of an explosive inquiry. 
Today, Insiders host David Speers on integrity in politics and why voters are demanding more of it. 
Featured: David Speers, host of Insiders