What happens to the information I provide?

All complaints and reports received are carefully considered by the ICAC.

The ICAC looks at whether the matter falls within its jurisdiction and the seriousness of the matter. The ICAC may refer the matter to the organisation which is the subject of the complaint, may decide to undertake its own investigation or may decide to undertake corruption prevention and education work.

The ICAC Act gives the ICAC the discretion to decide whether or not it will conduct an investigation. This discretion applies to all information received, except to matters referred to the ICAC by both Houses of Parliament, which the ICAC must investigate. The ICAC cannot prosecute people. The ICAC can, however, recommend that the consideration be given to the prosecution of individuals for specific offences.