Investigation outcomes

As the result of an investigation, the Commissioner or the Commissioner's delegate can:

• prepare a report
• make findings of improper conduct
• provide a brief of evidence to a law enforcement agency, such as the NT Police or the NT Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to investigate or for consideration of a prosecution
• provide a brief of evidence to the person responsible for the public officer or public body to determine whether disciplinary action should be taken
• make recommendations to the relevant public body, minister or the Chief Minister.

The ICAC cannot prosecute people. Prosecution is a matter for NT Police or the NT DPP.

If a risk of improper conduct is identified in an organisation, measures can be recommended to better educate and/or reduce the risks of impropriety. This includes:

• working with public bodies to strengthen policies
• developing guidelines that inform public bodies
• providing education resources to increase understanding about preventing and detecting improper conduct.