About corruption

Corrupt conduct, as defined in the Independent Commission Against Corruption Act 1988 ("the ICAC Act"), is deliberate or intentional wrongdoing, not negligence or a mistake. It has to involve or affect a NSW public official or public sector organisation.

For conduct to be considered corrupt under the ICAC Act it must involve or affect a NSW public official or public authority.

Undetected and unchecked corruption in the public sector can cause serious damage including:

Corruption can occur in many situations. It is more likely, however, where some of the following occur:

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The answers to questions about corruption

Corrupt conduct is defined in sections 7, 8 and 9 of the Independent Commission Against Corruption Act 1988.

Public authority includes the following: