The Establishment of the
ICAC and the Office for
Public Integrity
3 May 2013
Presented By: Joanna Oborne
Who is this happy chappy?
ICAC has arrived!
ICAC Act 2012
1. Establishes the ICAC
2. Establishes the OPI
3. Amends the LG Act (and others)
Key Terminology
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Corruption
Misconduct
Maladministration in public administration
Public officer
Public authority
Inquiry agency
ICAC Act 2012
Commissioner
Office for Public Integrity
1.Receive complaint/report and
identify:
- Corruption
- Misconduct
- Maladministration
2.Ensure complaints addressed
by the most appropriate body
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Identify/Investigate
Corruption:
- Commissioner
- SAPOL
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Prevent/Minimise:
- Corruption
- Misconduct
- Maladministration
Corruption
Investigations
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Retain or refer to SAPOL
Commissioner must investigate or oversee
Powers to investigate
Examination/Production of Documents
Evaluation: Refer to DPP or Council
Misconduct/
Maladministration
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Refer to Ombudsman (after consultation)
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ICAC can = Ombudsman
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Directions/guidance from ICAC
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Powers of Ombudsman
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Amendments to Local Government Act
Penalties & Remedies
Misconduct/
Maladministration
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Refer to Council (after consultation)
Directions/Guidance from ICAC
Powers to investigate
Penalties & Remedies
Complaint/Report against a
Council or Public Officer of a Council
OPI
Assessment
Corruption
Misconduct/
Maladministration
Commissioner
or
SAPOL
Ombudsman or Council
(with guidance/directions)
DPP
(Commissioner may be the
Ombudsman)
Amendments to the LG Act
 Uniform code of conduct (s 110 Local
Government Act 1999)
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Breach of Code = disciplinary action
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Part 2 of Code - standards for performance of duties
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Gifts and benefits provisions
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