Corruption
Alternative labels
Anti-corruption measures
Report
Fraud and corruption against the Commonwealth 2024–25
Addressing the risks of fraud and corruption against the Commonwealth is crucial to the Australian Government. This report presents the results from the 2024–25 census on fraud against the Commonwealth, which collected responses from 162 Australian Government entities. Most external frauds where the allegation was substantiated targeted program payments.
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Anti-corruption and integrity outlook 2026: Australia
This country note on Australia outlines the regulatory and institutional frameworks on anti-corruption and public integrity. It provides contextual factors, and reports on lobbying, conflict of interest, political finance, access to public information, judicial integrity, prosecutorial integrity and disciplinary system for civil servants. It benchmarks Australia's performance against other OECD countries.
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Investigation report: Operation Myrtleford
This is the report on the investigation of corruption issues relating to the conduct of six persons referred by the Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme. The report found that two of the six individuals engaged in serious corrupt conduct, and that the remaining four did not engage in corrupt conduct.
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Corruption perceptions index 2025
The index ranks 182 countries and territories by their perceived levels of public sector corruption. It finds that corruption is worsening globally, with established democracies experiencing rising corruption amid a decline in leadership. Recommendations include tackling undue influence on political decision making, fostering civic space and anti-corruption reporting, and ensuring independent, transparent and accessible justice...
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The adequacy of the legislative framework for the Independent Broad‑based Anti‑corruption Commission
A report from an inquiry into the adequacy of the legislative framework for the Independent Broad‑based Anti‑corruption Commission (IBAC) in Victoria. It inquired into whether the framework governing IBAC is fit‑for‑purpose, adequately supports IBAC’s mandate and if reform is needed. The report provides 31 recommendations, including that IBAC’s jurisdiction extend to outsourced, government funded projects.