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The Independent Commissioner Against Corruption (ICAC) was established to prevent, detect and investigate improper conduct in the Northern Territory Government, local councils and other related bodies.

As of 1 June 2026, the Integrity and Ethics Commissioner Act established the Integrity and Ethics Commissioner (IEC) as an independent, broad based integrity officer for the Territory. This brings together the functions of the ICAC, Ombudsman, Information Commissioner and the Health and Community Services Complaints Commissioner under one independent office.

The Commissioner's role

The Independent Commissioner Against Corruption (ICAC) works to guard against improper conduct in the Northern Territory Government, local councils and other related bodies.

Oversight and accountability

Office of the IEC staff are bound by frameworks that govern how we operate, including the ICAC Act 2017 and the IEC Act 2025.

From 1 June 2026, the Integrity and Ethics Oversight Inspector oversees the conduct of all staff at the Office of the Integrity and Ethics Commissioner, this includes the:

  • ICAC
  • Ombudsman
  • Information Commissioner
  • Health and Community Complaints Commissioner

The IEC Oversight Inspector functions include handling complaints of improper or questionable conduct of the Commissioner or a staff member of the Office of the IEC.

To make a complaint to the IEC Oversight Inspector you can send a letter or email marked ‘Private and Confidential’ detailing the complaint to:

IEC Oversight Inspector
GPO Box 4396
DARWIN  NT  0801
Email address: inspector@oiicac.nt.gov.au

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Updated 18 June 2026