On 29th August, the Bribery Prevention Network hosted International Foreign Bribery Taskforce (IFBT) representatives to discuss the significance of collaborating in combating foreign bribery. Speakers included representatives from the Australian Federal Police, Serious Fraud Office (NZ), Serious Fraud Office (UK) National Crime Agency (NCA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the IACCC. They underscored the Continue reading
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National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) twelve principles announced
Posted on August 31, 2024
Twelve principles have been launched today at the Australian Public Sector Anti-Corruption Conference for the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to independently and effectively undertake their functions. The principles express a shared approach to engaging with Australia’s obligations under the United Nations Convention against Corruption. 1. The ability to consider referrals from any third party2. The Continue reading
National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) Commonwealth Integrity Survey 2024
Posted on August 22, 2024
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is conducting Australia’s first Commonwealth Integrity Survey, with assistance from government agencies and an external service provider. The survey collects observations and perceptions of integrity and corruption within the Commonwealth public sector from Commonwealth public sector employees. The survey is an opportunity for employees to provide anonymised feedback to their Continue reading
Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus KC MP at the 2024 Australian Dialogue on Bribery and Corruption
Posted on August 15, 2024
At the 2024 Australian Dialogue on Bribery and Corruption, Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus KC MP acknowledged the Bribery Prevention Network as a pioneering public-private partnership. He highlighted its significant role in uniting business, civil society, and government to combat bribery and corruption. “The Bribery Prevention Network draws on the resources and expertise of larger companies to Continue reading
Updated sentencing decision in the Jacobs Group matter – fine of $3,375,000 imposed
Posted on August 14, 2024
Harrison CJ at CL in NSW Supreme Court: “[6] The parties are agreed, following the Crown’s successful appeal to the High Court, that the maximum penalty for sequence 3 is $30,391,062… [42] I propose to allow a discount of 25% for the company’s plea of guilty. I also propose to allow a combined discount of 40% for the Continue reading
Consultation are open for the draft guidance of the Crimes Legislation Amendment (Combatting Foreign Bribery) Act 2024
Posted on April 29, 2024
Foreign bribery is bribery of a foreign public official. A growing number of countries have laws against bribing foreign officials, including here in Australia, where it is a serious criminal offence that carries heavy penalties. Foreign bribery has many harmful effects, impacting Australia’s trade and investment interests and can inhibit the growth of Australian businesses. Continue reading
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