A n t i - C o r r u p t i o n P l a n

A n t i - C o r r u p t i o n P l a n

D i s c u s s i o n P a p e r

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At the Commonwealth level, a number of agencies or office holders have specific roles

in relation to corruption. For example, the Australian Commission for Law Enforcement

Integrity provides independent assurance to government about the integrity of the Australian

Federal Police, the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service and the Australian

Crime Commission. The Australian Public Service Commissioner is responsible for

promoting the Australian Public Service (APS) Values and Code of Conduct and evaluating

the extent to which agencies uphold the APS Values and the adequacy of compliance with

the Code of Conduct. Among other things, the Code of Conduct states that agency heads

and APS employees must not use their employment improperly for personal gain.

The plan will also examine the Commonwealth’s current anti-corruption arrangements and

assess their adequacy in light of existing and emerging corruption risks. This assessment

of corruption risks will be informed by public submissions and risk-profiling activities

currently being undertaken. This evaluation will result in the development of an ‘action

plan’ with proposals to ensure the Commonwealth can effectively tackle corruption risks in

the future.

The National Anti-Corruption Plan also meets a number of other important objectives,

including:

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improving Australia’s compliance with UNCAC and assisting with the review currently

underway of Australia’s compliance with the Convention;

•

providing guidance to government stakeholders and members of the public on

Australia’s approach to anti-corruption, including the roles and responsibilities of

relevant agencies, and mechanisms for coordination across sectors;

•

identifying national priorities in the fight against corruption; and

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addressing corruption risks identified in the Commonwealth Organised Crime Strategic

Framework, and other relevant government reports such as those produced by the

Australian Crime Commission and the Auditor-General.