Weekly update on the work of the Commission - 12 March 2025

Operational activity

As at 12 March 2025, the National Anti-Corruption Commission (the Commission):

• is conducting 34 preliminary investigations 
• is conducting 33 corruption investigations, including 9 joint investigations
• is overseeing or monitoring 14 investigations by other agencies 
• has 5 matters before the court
• has 558 referrals pending assessment.

Over the period from 1 July 2024 to midnight Sunday 9 March 2025, the Commission:

• received 1,591 referrals
• excluded 1,228 referrals at triage stage.

Read about how the Commission assesses corruption issues and the investigation process.

An open letter on corruption risks and vulnerabilities ahead of the federal election

On Friday 7 March 2025 the Commission issued an open letter to prospective election participants, drawing attention to the corruption risks and vulnerabilities that can arise in the context of a federal election. 

The letter addressed, 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.