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Promoting integrity for members’ staff

A workshop designed for staff and special office holders allocated to members of the NSW Parliament. It focuses on the role of the ICAC and developing an understanding of the nature of corrupt conduct as well as relevant risks and obligations faced by staff.

Who should attend?

Members of Parliament staff employed pursuant of Part 3 of the Members of Parliament Staff Act 2013 (NSW) including:

  • Electorate officers and senior electorate officers
  • Staff employed by special office holders
  • Short-term relief staff
  • Secretary research assistance
  • Research officers
  • Opposition advisers

Workshop options

This half-day workshop can be delivered in-person or online. It can also be customised to fit the specific needs of events.

Learning outcomes

This workshop is designed to assist members’ staff meet high standards of integrity and ethical behaviour by:

  • learning about the ICAC, its role, functions, and powers
  • understanding the nature of corruption
  • raising awareness of specific risks and obligations relevant for members’ staff
  • considering past ICAC reports and other case studies involving members’ staff
  • knowing whom to approach with any concerns.

Workshop outline

  • About the NSW ICAC
  • What is corrupt conduct
  • Case studies
  • Governance instruments
  • Reporting concerns  

Costs for online and in-person workshops

Tuition

The ICAC provides all of its workshops to NSW public officials free-of-charge.

Travel expenses

We will cover our trainers’ travel expenses.

Materials

Your organisation may be asked to make copies of training materials for distribution to attendees at in-person workshops.

Venue and equipment

For in-person workshops, it is the agency’s responsibility to provide a venue and to cover the cost of any associated venue or equipment hire. The facilitator will bring a laptop, but a data projector, screen and whiteboard will need to be provided.

Catering

For in-person workshops, the agency is expected to provide basic refreshments for attendees and facilitators for all scheduled tea and lunch breaks.

Book a workshop

Individual public officials

To see what workshops are currently available for individual public officials, and to register, visit the Free workshops calendar and complete the registration form for each workshop you would like to attend.

Agencies

To book an in-house workshop for staff at your agency, please contact [email protected] to discuss your needs.