A quarterly newsletter from the office of the Commissioner containing relevant news, education resources and general interest articles.

Articles

DATE TITLE DESCRIPTION CATEGORY

2023 February 10

Buy Now, Lie Later

In Buy Now, Lie Later, the Commission reported on an investigation of two public officers who had allegedly misused credit cards issued by the Department for Infrastructure and Transport.The investigation... NEWSLETTER

2023 February 10

Evaluation of Complaints Handling in Health

In 2022, the Commission evaluated the Central Adelaide Local Health Network’s complaints management and investigation functions.In the report, published in November 2022, the Deputy Commissioner said staff confidence in an... NEWSLETTER

2023 February 10

Integrity State: Corruption prevention recommendations

In November 2022, the Commissioner published Integrity State, a report highlighting 15 corruption prevention initiatives arising from investigations over the past year.The majority of investigations involved potential issues of conflicts... NEWSLETTER

2023 February 10

Inspector appointed

In December 2022, the Government announced that Mr Philip Strickland KC would be the Inspector appointed under the newly proclaimed Schedule 4 of the ICAC Act.The Inspector will conduct an... NEWSLETTER

2023 February 10

National Anti-Corruption Commission

This year, Australia will have a National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), after legislation passed both houses of the Australian Parliament in December 2022. The NACC will investigate and prevent corruption in... NEWSLETTER

2023 February 10

Update from the Commissioner

In 2023, the Commission will have a strong focus on preventing corruption.Our most valuable work lies in helping agencies to strengthen their ability to detect and prevent corruption. We do... NEWSLETTER

2022 August 10

“Keep it above board”: Membership of public sector boards and committees

The expression ‘above board’ originated in the world of gambling, where card players were required to keep their cards above the level of the playing table to avoid any suspicion... NEWSLETTER

2022 August 10

Received or deceived? Managing and monitoring the conduct of government contractors.

In April 2021 the Commission finalised a corruption investigation into a Registered Training Organisation’s manipulation of its contract with the then Department for Innovation and Skills.While no charges were recommended,... NEWSLETTER

2022 August 10

Public Integrity Survey

Over 7,000 public officers responded to the Independent Commission Against Corruption’s Public Integrity Survey 2021. The Commission’s report was published in June 2022 and explored the perceptions of corruption within... NEWSLETTER

2022 August 10

Failing the corruption road test

In May, the Commissioner’s report ‘Failing the Corruption Road Test: Corruption Risks in South Australia’s Driver Training Industry’ was tabled in Parliament.The report discusses allegations in relation to the conduct... NEWSLETTER

2022 April 20

What's changed?

Summary of changes to the ICAC ActAlthough the South Australian public integrity scheme has changed as a result of amendments made to the Independent Commission Against Corruption Act 2012, the... NEWSLETTER

2022 April 20

From Investigation to Prosecution

By the Hon. Ann Vanstone QCIt seems the Commission’s role in the criminal justice process, in particular how an ICAC matter gets to court, might not be well understood.I set... NEWSLETTER

2022 April 20

Introducing Mr Paul Alsbury, Deputy Commissioner

On the Commissioner’s and the Cabinet’s recommendation, the Governor appointed Mr Paul Alsbury as Deputy Commissioner of the Independent Commission Against Corruption for a term of three years. Paul commenced... NEWSLETTER

2022 April 20

The nature of public administration - how the role of your agency affects its

The nature and purpose of a government agency determines the corruption risks that it is exposed to.Over the last two decades, there has been a significant shift in the general... NEWSLETTER

2022 April 20

Impact

All activities of the Commission aim to have a positive impact on the integrity of public administration. To that end, the Commission regularly engages with public authorities about things learned... NEWSLETTER

2022 April 20

Around the grounds

Investigations, case studies, research, reports and other resources from interstate integrity agencies can offer valuable information to assist South Australian public officers to prevent or minimise corruption, misconduct and maladministration... NEWSLETTER

2021 December 09

International Anti-Corruption Day 2021

Thursday 9 December is International Anti-Corruption Day. This year’s theme is ‘Your Right, Your Role: Say no to corruption’.But do we really need a special day to say no to... NEWSLETTER

2021 December 09

What are my reporting obligations?

Recent changes to the ICAC Act have amended the definition of corruption and misconduct in public administration. The obligations governing the reporting of those matters has also changed.The directions and... NEWSLETTER

2021 December 09

Spotlight on evaluations

The Commission is perhaps best known for investigating corruption in public administration.However, the Commission plays a key role in preventing or minimising corruption in public administration. One means of achieving... NEWSLETTER

2021 December 09

From the Commissioner - December 2021

South Australia's new integrity schemeOctober seven 2021 marked the commencement of changes to the Independent Commission Against Corruption Act 2012 which significantly impact the public integrity framework in South Australia.As... NEWSLETTER

2021 August 16

Conflicts of interest

Conflicts of interest are possibly the most misunderstood concept in public administration. Too many public officers do not know what they are, do not know when they have one and... NEWSLETTER

2021 August 16

Around the grounds

Investigations, case studies, research, reports and other resources from interstate integrity agencies can offer valuable information to assist South Australian public officers to prevent or minimise corruption, misconduct and maladministration... NEWSLETTER

2021 August 16

ICAC update - August 2021

Investigations updateOn 14 April 2021 the Commissioner issued a public statement announcing the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) had laid charges against two South Australia Police officers as a result... NEWSLETTER

2021 August 16

Evaluation of the Department for Correctional Services

While many people understand the ICAC’s role in identifying and investigating corruption, the power to evaluate the practices, policies and procedures of an agency is less well understood.An ICAC evaluation... NEWSLETTER

2021 August 16

Timesheet trouble

A public sector employee in Italy made international headlines earlier this year after it was revealed he had allegedly engaged in corruption by continuing to claim his full salary while... NEWSLETTER

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