Corruption Matters - May 2019 | Issue 53

Lobbying: a chance to have your say

The ICAC is undertaking a consultation process to gather opinions on lobbying practices in NSW. Submissions are invited on the principles of transparency, integrity and fairness concerning the conduct and regulation of lobbying in the state.
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Report identifies familiar workplace trends

Corruption is not a stagnant phenomenon; rather, it evolves and adapts to the environment. But many of the systemic issues that underlie corrupt conduct are not new – that is one of the key findings of the ICAC’s landmark 2018 report on the state of NSW corruption.
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Corruption in town planning – why it’s a recurring issue and how to address it

When it comes to the management and balancing of environmental, social and economic resources for the development of land, personal interests can motivate some to make improper decisions. Instances of corruption town planning have appeared frequently in the ICAC’s 30-year history. Senior Corruption Prevention Officer Antony Pedroza explains why.
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ICAC reaches its 30-year milestone

“The commission will have an independent discretion, and will decide what should be investigated and how it should be investigated. That is the whole point of having a commission independent of the Executive Government and responsible only to Parliament.”
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What happens when private interest becomes personal advantage?

There are hundreds of thousands of people working in, and for, the NSW public sector. It is almost certain, therefore, that an official’s personal interest will conflict with their public duty at some point during their tenure. Knowing how to identify, disclose and manage a conflict of interest is paramount, and a new ICAC publication helps agencies do just that.
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Notice something new?

The ICAC has launched a new-look website, making it easier than ever to lodge a corruption complaint online. Members of the public are now also able to watch the proceedings of a public inquiry that is streamed in real-time via the website, making it possible for anyone to follow ICAC investigations wherever they might be in the world.

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Investigations arising from PIDs

Public sector employees play a vital role in exposing wrongdoing and building public trust in government. Many investigations are triggered by the 788 public interest disclosures (PIDs) received on average each year by public and investigating authorities. But investigations resulting from an internal source often have added complexities.
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In other news

One of the goals of the ICAC is to educate public sector agencies, public officials and members of the public about corruption and how to report it. Research projects, training workshops, rural outreach visits and other engagements are undertaken by ICAC staff throughout the year to achieve this goal.
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