Corruption Matters - July 2023 | Issue 61
Operation Keppel finds former premier and then member for Wagga Wagga corrupt
In June 2023, the Commission released its report in two volumes on the Investigation into the conduct of the then member of Parliament for Wagga Wagga and then premier and others (known as Operation Keppel).
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Operation Paragon finds corrupt conduct by RMS employees was enabled by poor oversight
The ICAC has made findings of serious corrupt conduct against two public officials and 13 other persons, over activity spanning nearly 10 years and involving the awarding of over $38 million of work.
New MPs receive training on ethics and accountability
As part of the Members Induction Program 2023, new MPs heard from ICAC Chief Commissioner, the Hon John Hatzistergos AM, on common integrity issues, the importance of disclosure and how to manage conflicts of interest.
Obligations of public office – new video out now
The ICAC’s latest video, Obligations of public office, explains the privilege and responsibilities of being a public officeholder.
NSW Ombudsman prepares for the new Public Interest Disclosures Act 2022
Paul Miller PSM, the NSW Ombudsman, explains how the Public Interest Disclosures Act has changed, bringing in new obligations for agencies and new protections for whistleblowers.
New guidance for regulators
The ICAC has released new guidance for regulators on how to manage corruption risks. Regulators can also access free workshops and advice directly from the ICAC.
New guidance for assessing and improving maturity of corruption control programs
Until recently, there has been relatively little information available about how a better-practice corruption control program should operate. Two newly released ICAC publications aim to address this gap.
Managing conflicts of interest - a tip sheet for Local Aboriginal Land Councils
In December 2022, the ICAC released a tip sheet to help Local Aboriginal Land Councils (LALC), their board members and staff manage conflicts of interest.
Our conferences
An invitation to Darwin 2024 and insights from our recent conferences:
- The upcoming Australian Public Sector Anti-Corruption Conference – Darwin 2024
- Highlights from APSACC 2022, Sydney
- Highlights from the 13th National Investigations Symposium
Improving corruption prevention in the Hunter and Central Coast
Twice a year, the ICAC travels to regional NSW to bring corruption prevention advice and resources to non-metropolitan areas.
Avoiding pitfalls when agencies and public servants use social media
Paul Miller PSM, NSW Ombudsman, has offered guidance to public servants on maintaining political impartiality and other public service values when posting online, including on personal accounts.
In other news
Recently the ICAC has meet with delegations from our internal integrity agency counterparts in Papua New Guinea, Indonesia and Korea.