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The NACC issues statement clearing ASIC Deputy Chair


Posted on September 20, 2024

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has issued its first statement on the former Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) Deputy Chair, Ms Karen Chester. The NACC received a voluntary referral from a member of the public on 2 August 2023 regarding the release of market sensitive information. In its statement the NACC cleared Ms Chester, Continue reading

2024 Global Perspectives: Insights from the International Foreign Bribery Taskforce


Posted on September 3, 2024

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

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