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General reports

General reports can relate to:

  • an evaluation or review carried out under section 23 of the ICAC Act
  • systemic issues the ICAC has identified in one or more public bodies in relation to improper conduct
  • matters the ICAC believes on reasonable grounds may be affecting the incidence of improper conduct in one or more public bodies
  • the reporting of improper conduct by public bodies and public officers, including:
    • the adequacy of reporting and of mechanisms to enable or encourage reporting
    • the extent to which reporting is encouraged and supported
    • the impact on persons who report or assist in dealing with improper conduct
  • matters that the ICAC considers have seriously affected, or may seriously affect, the ICAC's ability to perform the ICAC's functions, including:
    • intentional or unintentional obstruction of the ICAC
    • unexpected events
    • current or proposed laws of the Territory
    • adequacy of resources available to the ICAC
  • a general update on the ICAC activities
  • identification of integrity risks
  • relevant matters that have arisen in another Territory, State or the Commonwealth.

A general report must contain information as to the factual basis on which the ICAC expresses and opinions in the report, but not include specific details about investigations, unless considered in the public interest to do so. A general report must not:

  • include an opinion of whether a person has committed, is committing or about to commit, an offence or breach of discipline
  • comment on prospects of success of any current or future prosecution or disciplinary action
  • name or identify any person in relation to a matter that amounts to misconduct or unsatisfactory conduct unless it gives rise to a suspicion that it involves systemic misconduct or unsatisfactory conduct, or exceptional circumstances exist.

Tabled General Reports

Updated 12 April 2024