Two IT contractors for Spark New Zealand Ltd were today sentenced to three years’ imprisonment in the Auckland High Court for their roles in a Serious Fraud Office (SFO) bribery and corruption case involving more than $4 million in kickbacks. In April 2023 the SFO filed charges against the IT contractors, both of whom are Continue reading
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June 2025 Update
Posted on June 17, 2025
This month, we bring you important updates and resources designed to help your business navigate the complex anti-bribery landscape. Read our 2025 June Bulletin to stay up to date with news and resources in June. Get updates straight to your inbox by subscribing here June Update – Bribery Prevention Network This month’s update from the BPN View Continue reading
UK, France and Switzerland announce new anti-corruption alliance
Posted on March 20, 2025
Following soon after a Trump Administration Executive Order pausing US foreign corruption investigations, British, Swiss and French authorities have now formed the International Anti-Corruption Prosecutorial Taskforce. “We recognise that the threat [of bribery and corruption] is complex and international in nature and that success relies on us working closely and effectively together and building further Continue reading
Bribery Prevention Network Video Series: Insights for C-Suite
Posted on February 27, 2025
Stay ahead of corruption risks with BPN’s new video series for C-suite executives and senior leaders. Learn why proactive policies, training, and monitoring are key to reducing risk, how global laws still apply, and why leadership commitment sets the tone for an ethical culture. Discover the importance of risk assessments to prevent bribery and how Continue reading
New federal political donation laws in Australia
Posted on February 20, 2025
On 20 February 2025, the Electoral Legislation Amendment (Electoral Reform) Act 2025 (Cth) was assented to, introducing significant reform to commonwealth political donations laws, after decades of campaigning federal election reform.The new laws will soon be effective, as of 1 July 2026. Read the Australian Electoral Commission release here. Continue reading
2024 Corruption Perceptions Index released
Posted on February 11, 2025
Transparency International’s annual Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) report released this week has put Australia in 10th place, scoring 77 points on the 100-point scale. Australia has increased its standing in the CPI, with a score of 77 on the 100-point scale, re-entering the top 10 for the first time since 2016.The score places Australia back in the Continue reading
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- 30/06/2025: IT contractors sentenced in $4.1m SFO case – New Zealand’s largest private sector corruption case
- 17/06/2025: June 2025 Update
- 20/02/2025: New federal political donation laws in Australia
- 11/02/2025: 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index released
- 22/12/2024: December 2024 update
- 11/12/2024: Public consultation on new AML/CTF Rules