By Joshua Lickiss, National Anti-Corruption Commission Taskforce
We are pleased to announce the release of a new eLearning module on the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC). The NACC will commence operations on 1 July and will become an important part of the Commonwealth integrity system, so it is important that we all understand more about it. The module is designed to help participants understand the key functions of the NACC, what the Commission can investigate, who can (and who must) make referrals and what investigative options and outcomes are possible.
Research shows that the Australian public’s trust in their government and public institutions has declined over recent years. The potential for corruption within government contributes to this decline in trust.
Corruption can involve the misuse of government resources, which means there is less available to provide the services Australians need, such as health care, social security, education and national security.
To address this, the Australian Government is establishing the NACC as an independent body responsible for preventing, detecting, and investigating serious and systemic corruption in the Commonwealth public sector. The NACC has the power to investigate conduct by public officials, as well as others that seek to corrupt those in the public sector.
The module, available on APSLearn, can be accessed by public officials across all departments and agencies. It has been designed to be accessible and user-friendly, with interactive elements and content that is easy to understand and retain. The module can be completed at any time and at your own pace, allowing for flexible learning that can fit around busy work schedules.
Further information
The module is one part of a broad range of products designed to explain the role of the NACC. More information on the Commission can be found on the Attorney-General’s Department website.
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