NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption Archives

ICAC wants ban on secret meetings between lobbyists and government officials

By Shannon Jenkins

New South Wales

In its latest report on Operation Eclipse, ICAC says the Lobbying of Government Officials Act 2011 doesn’t give a robust framework for managing corruption risks.

ICAC seeking evidence from public servants amid ongoing probe into Daryl Maguire

By Shannon Jenkins

New South Wales

The NSW ICAC has reportedly issued state public servants with a notice to produce evidence as part of its investigation into disgraced Liberal MP Daryl…

Service NSW officer improperly accessed restricted information, agreed to alter records

By Shannon Jenkins

New South Wales

ICAC found Diana Benyamin engaged in serious corrupt conduct by agreeing to process a motor vehicle registration in return for payment.

Daryl Maguire could be prosecuted for ‘giving false or misleading evidence’, ICAC finds

By Shannon Jenkins

New South Wales

The New South Wales corruption watchdog has suggested that former Wagga Wagga MP Daryl Maguire may be prosecuted along with former Canterbury City Council officials.

Renewed calls for changes to NSW integrity agencies’ funding model

By Shannon Jenkins

New South Wales

The paper is the final report on the inquiry into the funding arrangements for five integrity bodies: the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), the Law…

Transport for NSW estimated toxic land was worth minus $7m months after purchase

By Shannon Jenkins

New South Wales

NSW Labor will introduce a motion to parliament to refer the state government's $53.5 Sydney land purchase to the Independent Commission Against Corruption.

Independence of NSW integrity agencies threatened by state government’s role in funding arrangements, audit finds

By Shannon Jenkins

New South Wales

The report notes that the current funding arrangements in general, including the involvement of the executive government, can compromise the integrity agencies' ability to fulfil…

Home Affairs working with NSW corruption watchdog in ‘cash for visas’ probe

By Shannon Jenkins

Federal

The ‘cash-for-visas’ scam linked to former Wagga Wagga MP Daryl Maguire could harm public trust in the management of the government’s visa and immigration program,…

NSW Community Services bureaucrat used role to pocket $1.67m, investigation finds

By Shannon Jenkins

New South Wales

The NSW ICAC found the bureaucrat had authorised or arranged for the authorisation of FACS payments to real estate agents or property owners who then…

New ICAC due diligence guide aims to improve public sector procurement

By Shannon Jenkins

New South Wales

The NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption on Wednesday released new guidance to help state public sector agencies conduct due diligence checks on potential suppliers.

Funding model for NSW corruption watchdog ‘unlawful’, says barrister leading cruise ship probe

By Shannon Jenkins

New South Wales

A special report tabled in state parliament on Wednesday said the 'undesirable' and 'unlawful' aspects of ICAC's funding model must be addressed.

Allegations of stolen toilet paper just one of the reasons ICAC has created a guide for agencies on COVID-19 and corruption

By Shannon Jenkins

New South Wales

The NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption has released guidance on handling the corruption risks public sector agencies may face during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ICAC issues guide for writing conflicts of interest policy

By Shannon Jenkins

New South Wales

The New South Wales corruption watchdog has released a new conflicts of interest sample policy along with FAQs for public servants. The Independent Commission Against…

Four NSW integrity agencies face audits and a parliamentary inquiry that covers the auditor, too

By Stephen Easton

New South Wales

The Audit Office of New South Wales has been asked to run the ruler over the financial arrangements and management practices of four integrity agencies,…

Anti-corruption commissioners unite to demand public sector leaders take integrity more seriously

By Stephen Easton

Australian Capital Territory

Nine anti-corruption commissioners from across Australia all say public sector leaders must take the risk of corruption more seriously in a strongly-worded open letter, but…