Australian Federal Integrity Commission 2020

# Australian Federal Integrity Commission Bill 2020 ## What it does This bill creates a new independent watchdog called the Australian Federal Integrity Commission to investigate corruption in federal government and law enforcement. It'll have several roles: investigating allegations of corrupt conduct by federal officials, protecting whistleblowers who report wrongdoing, and helping agencies develop anti-corruption plans. ## Why it matters Right now, there's no single national body dedicated to federal corruption—investigations are scattered across different agencies. This centralises that power and creates a dedicated team focused solely on catching and preventing corruption at the federal level, which affects decisions that impact all Australians. ## Key details - **Multiple commissioners**: The Commission will have a main Federal Integrity Commissioner plus specialists for law enforcement integrity, whistleblower protection, and three assistant commissioners covering investigations, research, and prevention training. - **Corruption definition**: The bill specifically defines what counts as "corrupt conduct"—it covers federal officials abusing their position for personal gain or causing detriment to the public. - **Prevention focus**: Beyond investigations, the Commission can conduct corruption prevention inquiries, require government agencies to have anti-corruption plans, and provide training and advice to prevent wrongdoing before it happens.

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