Email this page to a friendWhat is the ICAC?
The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) was created by the Independent Commission Against Corruption Act 1988. Its aims are to protect the public interest, prevent breaches of public trust and guide the conduct of public officials.
The principal objectives of the Act are to promote the integrity and accountability of public administration through the establishment of the ICAC to:
- investigate, expose and prevent corruption involving or affecting public authorities or public officials, and
- educate public authorities, public officials and members of the public about corruption and its detrimental effects on public administration and on the community.
The ICAC is a public authority, but is independent of the government of the day, and is accountable to the people of New South Wales (Australia) through the New South Wales Parliament.
Independence/Accountability
The ICAC is independent in that its operations, including investigations, are not subject to the direction of politicians, bureaucrats, any political party, or the government. [go]
Reporting requirements
There are a number of ways in which the ICAC is required to report its activities. [go]
Strategic plan 2006-2010
The ICAC's direction and strategies are contained in its strategic plan. [go]
Code of conduct
The ICAC Code of Conduct sets out the principles ICAC officers are expected to uphold, and prescribes specific conduct in areas considered central to the exercise of the Commission’s functions. [go]
Freedom of information & statement of affairs
The ICAC’s administrative, research and educational matters are covered by the FOI Act, while its corruption prevention, complaint handling, investigative and report functions are exempt. [go]