As Australia approaches the next federal election, the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has today issued an open letter to prospective election participants, drawing attention to the corruption risks and vulnerabilities that can arise in the context of an election.
The letter addresses, in particular:
- use of parliamentary resources and staff
- use of official information
- public sector appointments
- grants
- government advertising
- donations and other gifts.
The letter also repeats the Commission’s advice that it is inappropriate to announce a referral to the Commission for collateral, including political, purposes.
Read the open letter on the Commission’s website.
About the National Anti-Corruption Commission
The National Anti-Corruption Commission enhances integrity in the Commonwealth public sector by deterring, detecting and preventing corrupt conduct involving Commonwealth public officials. It does this through education, monitoring, investigation, reporting and referral.