Corruption Matters - June 2025 | Issue 65
NIS: insights in investigations
Over 700 delegates from the public and private sectors and NGOs, from around Australia and internationally, gathered in Sydney for last month’s National Investigations Symposium. They learned from expert practitioners, academics and leaders in the fields of complaint handling and investigative practice, while expanding their professional networks.
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When is it appropriate for an MP to use parliamentary resources?
Chief Commissioner the Hon John Hatzistergos AM discusses how members of Parliament can manage conflicts of interest and the intermingling of parliamentary resources for private activities.
What Operation Mantis teaches us about corruption risk in procurement, contracting and recruitment practices
We have been drawing on the lessons of Operation Mantis, which concerned corrupt conduct at Canterbury-Bankstown Council, to educate public sector agencies on reducing corruption risks in procurement, contracting and recruitment.
Electoral reform: a stitch in time would save nine
The NSW Parliament’s Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters (JSCEM) inquiry into “Proposals to increase voter engagement, participation and confidence" is an opportunity to support the electoral reforms recommended in Operation Aero in 2022.
Rural and Regional Outreach program visits Dubbo and
Broken
Hill
The Commission’s Rural and Regional Outreach program successfully continued with visits centred in Dubbo from 10 to 13 February 2025 and Broken Hill from 17 to 21 February 2025.
How the NSW Ombudsman can help with effective complaint management
How an agency manages a complaint can be just as important to people as the issue they complained about. The NSW Ombudsman has updated its Effective Complaint Management Guidelines, helping public sector agencies and community service providers manage complaints with accountability, transparency and respect.
National Anti-Corruption Commission to host APSACC
in 2026
The National Anti-Corruption Commission will host the 10th Australian Public Sector Anti Corruption Conference (APSACC) in Canberra in September 2026, centred on the theme “A strategic approach to integrity – culture, systems and accountability”.
Building a collective approach to construction corruption
The construction industry is one of the largest economic sectors worldwide and plays a vital role in the development of nations. However, corruption in the industry is a serious and widespread issue with far-reaching consequences. Substandard buildings and infrastructure resulting from corrupt practices not only lead to significant financial loss but also pose severe risks to public safety.