Part 4 provides special protections for persons who refer corruption issues, or provide other information, under this Act.
Parts 5 to 7 set out processes for referring, dealing with and investigating corruption issues.
Requirements for reporting on corruption investigations are found in Part 8.
The Commissioner can also:
- (a) conduct broader public inquiries into corruption risks and prevention measures within Commonwealth agencies; and
- (b) provide education and information in relation to corrupt conduct and preventing that conduct. The work of the Commission is overseen by the Parliamentary Joint Committee on the National Anti-Corruption Commission. The Inspector of the National Anti-Corruption Commission assists with this oversight, in particular with corruption issues and complaints relating to the Commission.
5 Application of this Act
This Act applies both within and outside Australia and extends to the external Territories.
6 Crown to be bound
(1) This Act binds the Crown in right of the Commonwealth, of each of the States, of the Australian Capital Territory and of the Northern Territory.
(2) This Act does not make the Crown liable to a pecuniary penalty or to be prosecuted for an offence.
