The Office of the ICAC provides free monthly information sessions. These sessions are designed to assist public sector employees understand their obligations to report improper conduct, and the role and function of the Commissioner.
Introduction to the ICAC and mandatory reporting is a one-hour session that helps public officers understand why the ICAC was established, and the impact that improper conduct has on all Territorians.
If you are a public officer and would like to find out who the ICAC can and cannot investigate, this course will cover the powers of the ICAC to identify and investigate improper conduct. Participants will learn what improper conduct is and the protections available to people who report improper conduct to the ICAC.
Online attendance is also available through Microsoft Teams or a web browser. Once registrations have closed, a Microsoft Teams invitation will be sent to participants who have chosen this option.
NT Government agencies that wish to organise a tailored group training session or development of in-house education and training tools can email icac.communications@icac.nt.gov.au
Full course video
- 00:00 Introduction
- 02:05 Statutory functions
- 03:14 Common words and phrases
- 3:55 What is a public body?
- 06:04 Who is a public officer?
- 08:34 Types of conduct
- 09:39 What is corrupt conduct?
- 13:24 What is connected to public affairs?
- 14:45 Examples of corrupt conduct
- 20:02 What is misconduct?
- 22:29 What is a breach of public trust?
- 23:04 Corrupt conduct vs misconduct
- 23:48 What is unsatisfactory conduct
- 27:18 What is anti-democratic conduct?
- 30:33 Mandatory reporting directions
- 33:26 Protections for reporters
- 35:57 Frequently asked questions
- 43:48 Closing remarks