In NSW the offer of a gift or bribe to influence the decision of a public official is considered to be corrupt. Public officials are required to report any such offers. The ICAC takes these reports very seriously. Individuals who have offered bribes have appeared before ICAC public inquiries and also been gaoled.
The ICAC research and experience has indicated that recently arrived migrants with limited English literacy may be more likely to make such offers. The ICAC is keen to help educate the community so that this conduct is prevented.
The ICAC can provide speakers to address community groups on this topic.
The following ICAC publications are available in 30 community languages:
- Bribery = Crime
- Corruption is wrong (postcard)
- Introducing the ICAC
- Reporting corruption to the ICAC.
Providing advice on corruption issues: a guide for community leaders is also available in Arabic, Chinese and English. Click on the links below to see the available publications in each language.
Free print copies
The ICAC is able to provide free print copies of Providing advice on corruption issues: a guide for community leaders in Arabic, Chinese and English and the Corruption is wrong postcard and Bribery = Crime brochure in all of the languages listed above. Simply complete the order form and fax it back to the ICAC.