(2) Any information in column 3 of the table is not part of this Act. Information may be inserted in this column, or information in it may be edited, in any published version of this Act.
3 Objects of this Act
The objects of this Act include the following:
- (a) to facilitate:
- (i) the detection of corrupt conduct; and
- (ii) the timely investigation of corruption issues that could involve corrupt conduct that is serious or systemic;
- (b) to enable, after investigation of a corruption issue, the referral of persons for criminal prosecution, civil proceedings or disciplinary action;
- (c) to prevent corrupt conduct;
- (d) to educate and provide information about corruption and the detrimental effects of corruption on public administration and the Australian community.
4 Simplified outline of this Act
This Act provides for the appointment of the National Anti-Corruption Commissioner, and establishes the National Anti-Corruption Commission. The Commissioner is able to investigate corruption issues that could involve corrupt conduct that is serious or systemic. A corruption issue is an issue of whether a person has engaged, is engaging or will engage in corrupt conduct. Corrupt conduct is defined in section 8, and can only be:
- (a) conduct by a public official; or
- (b) conduct that adversely affects, or that could adversely affect, the honest or impartial exercise or performance of a public official's powers, functions or duties.
