Self-reporting any suspected bribery of foreign officials to the appropriate law enforcement agencies can help to reduce legal exposures and protect your business’ reputation. There can also be reporting requirements to regulators, the ASX and other stakeholders where foreign bribery issues arise. Find out the different reporting obligations facing businesses and reasons why it might make sense to report. Learn about deferred prosecution agreements and how these might be one pathway to the timely resolution of bribery and corruption matters.
Category: Reporting
This document outlines supporting resources to accompany the Crimes Legislation Amendment (Combatting Foreign Bribery) Act 2024, which introduced a new corporate offence for failing to prevent bribery of foreign public officials and requires businesses to have "adequate procedures" to prevent such conduct. It serves as a companion to the Attorney General's Adequate Procedure Guide, offering practical resources to help businesses implement these principles effectively.
CDPP and AFP Best Practice Guideline on self-reporting foreign bribery and related offending by corporations
by Australian Federal Police Commonwealth Department of Public Prosecutions
Self-reporting is a significant first step in addressing suspected foreign bribery. This Guideline is designed to provide companies with information about how self-reporting will be taken into account by the CDPP when determining whether or not to commence a prosecution, and highlights the reasons why a company may choose to self-report including to comply with directors’ duties and limit liability. Information about early guilty pleas is also provided.
Complaint mechanism for the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
by Australian National Contact Point OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
The Australian National Contact Point (AusNCP) is responsible for promoting the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises and to contribute to the resolution of issues relating to their implementation when cases against a company are raised. The complaint mechanism helps parties resolve conflicts. The website provides useful information on how to submit a complaint, track a case and view a closed complaint.
This guide from the Australian Federal Police sets out the importance of self-reporting and the practical steps for companies to self-report possible criminal conduct. It covers when to report, what information to include in the report, and the AFP's investigation process.
Australia tales a whole-of-government approach to combatting foreign bribery. This page outlines the roles of Australian agencies tasked with responding to foreign bribery and the responsibilities of each agency.
The Bribery Prevention Network held a side event at the Africa Down Under Conference on critical legislative, judicial and policy updates in the anti-bribery and corruption space that will have implications for Australian businesses operating at home and in Africa.
The session highlighted practical tools and resources for Australian business to prevent, detect and address bribery and corruption and promote a culture of compliance.