DATE TITLE DESCRIPTION CATEGORY

08 May 2020

Public Administration in a Pandemic - report published

The Independent Commissioner Against Corruption, the Hon. Bruce Lander QC, has published a report entitled Public Administration in a Pandemic: Unique Challenges in the Current Climate.The report addresses some of... MEDIA RELEASE

07 May 2020

The University of Adelaide

Statement by the Hon. Bruce Lander QC, Independent Commissioner Against CorruptionOrdinarily I would not confirm or deny the existence of an investigation because the legislation under which I operate is... PUBLIC STATEMENT

23 March 2020

COVID-19 Update

In response to the developing COVID-19 pandemic, The Independent Commissioner Against Corruption (ICAC) has introduced a number of measures in the interests of public health and safety.The Commissioner has established... MEDIA RELEASE

16 March 2020

Evaluation of the Department for Correctional Services suspended

On 3 February 2020 Acting Independent Commissioner Against Corruption Mr Michael Riches commenced an evaluation of the practices, policies and procedures of the Department for Correctional Services.Mr Riches says “in... MEDIA RELEASE

10 March 2020

Evaluation of the Department for Correctional Services: Call for submissions

Statement by Mr Michael RichesActing Independent Commissioner Against CorruptionOn 3 February 2020 I announced that I had commenced an evaluation of the practices, policies and procedures of the Department for... PUBLIC STATEMENT

06 March 2020

Charges laid following ICAC investigations

Statement by the Hon. Bruce Lander QCIndependent Commissioner Against CorruptionTwo people formerly employed in senior executive roles in a public sector agency have been arrested as a result of an... PUBLIC STATEMENT

03 February 2020

Evaluation of the Department for Correctional Services

Statement by the Hon. Bruce Lander QCIndependent Commissioner Against CorruptionOne of my statutory functions is to evaluate the practices, policies and procedures of inquiry agencies and public authorities with a... PUBLIC STATEMENT

24 January 2020

Around the grounds

Integrity news from across AustraliaIntegrity agencies from other states and territories produce resources and publications that have potential value for South Australian public administration and public officers.You are encouraged to... NEWSLETTER

24 January 2020

The Health report

In early December the Commissioner’s report ‘Troubling Ambiguity: Governance in SA Health’ was tabled in Parliament.The report details the Commissioner’s concerns about the administration and delivery of public health services... NEWSLETTER

24 January 2020

Change is the only constant

Disruption as an enabler of corruptionAgencies of modern public administration expand, contract, reorganise and reform on a regular basis.It is sometimes not appreciated that times of restructure can provide motivation... NEWSLETTER

03 December 2019

Troubling Ambiguity: Governance in SA Health

The Commissioner's report 'Troubling Ambiguity: Governance in SA Health' was tabled in Parliament this morning.The report can be downloaded from the ICAC website - icac.sa.gov.au/investigation-reportsFor media enquiries please contact 0428... MEDIA RELEASE

29 November 2019

SA Health report complete

Statement by the Hon. Bruce Lander QCIndependent Commissioner Against CorruptionIn October I said publicly that I would prepare a report before the end of this year detailing concerns I have... PUBLIC STATEMENT

27 November 2019

City of Playford evaluation tabled

Deputy Commissioner Michael Riches' report on the Evaluation of the Practices, Policies and Procedures of the City of Playford Council has been tabled in Parliament today.The report makes 21 recommendations.The... MEDIA RELEASE

29 October 2019

Unmasking corruption in the public sector

Joint communiqué from Australia's anti-corruption CommissionersPublic officers hold office and exercise public power or functions for public benefit. Corruption may involve the abuse of public office or the improper use... MEDIA RELEASE

16 October 2019

Looking Back report published

The Looking Back report reflects upon conduct and practices in South Australian public administration and the operations of the Commissioner’s office and the Office for Public Integrity (OPI) over six... MEDIA RELEASE

15 October 2019

2018-19 ICAC / OPI Annual Report Tabled

The 2018-2019 Annual Report of the Independent Commissioner Against Corruption (ICAC) and the Office for Public Integrity (OPI) was tabled in parliament today.The sixth Annual Report from Commissioner Lander shows... MEDIA RELEASE

12 September 2019

Local government integrity insights

In responding to the Commissioner’s Public Integrity Survey 2018, local government staff and elected members have provided valuable insight into the integrity culture of local government.Local Government Integrity Insights is... MEDIA RELEASE

09 September 2019

Two charged

Statement by the Hon. Bruce Lander QC, Independent Commissioner Against CorruptionA 40 year old Mount Gambier man who was employed by the company contracted by the Crown to operate the... PUBLIC STATEMENT

20 August 2019

In their own words

‘In Their Own Words’ is the second report to be published from the Independent Commissioner Against Corruption’s Public Integrity Survey 2018.In his foreword, the Hon. Bruce Lander QC said the... MEDIA RELEASE

15 July 2019

Two arrested in alleged procurement corruption

Statement by the Hon. Bruce Lander QC, Independent Commissioner Against CorruptionAs part of an extensive and long running investigation my investigators executed nine search warrants this morning and two people... PUBLIC STATEMENT

26 June 2019

Commissioner warns of the 'Trusted Insider'

The Independent Commissioner Against Corruption, the Hon. Bruce Lander QC, has released a report examining two corruption investigations undertaken by his office.The Commissioner said the report aims to unpack the... MEDIA RELEASE

13 May 2019

Evaluation of the City of Playford: Call for submissions

Statement by Mr Michael Riches Acting Independent Commissioner Against CorruptionOn 10 April 2019 I made a public statement about the evaluation of the practices, policies and procedures of the City... PUBLIC STATEMENT

06 May 2019

The benefits of being random

Life cannot be calculated. That's the big mistake our civilization made. We never accepted that randomness is not a mistake in the equation -- it is part of the equation.Jeanette... NEWSLETTER

06 May 2019

Everyone likes fast money... don't they?

Vast volumes of money pass through public administration in South Australia on a daily basis. Thousands of small and large purchases are approved, invoices dispatched, payments processed, goods and services... NEWSLETTER

06 May 2019

Public Interest Disclosures: A new Act in town

Published on 6 May 2019Late last year the South Australian Parliament passed the Public Interest Disclosure Act 2018 (PID Act). The PID Act has not yet commenced operation but when... NEWSLETTER