The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is an independent Commonwealth agency established by the National Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2022 (Cth).

Its purpose is to detect, investigate and report on corruption in the Commonwealth (federal) public sector. It commenced operation on 1 July 2023 but can investigate conduct that occurred before or after its commencement.

What can the NACC investigate?

The NACC can investigate matters that could involve corrupt conduct that is serious or systemic. 

Corrupt conduct is defined in section 8 of the National Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2022 (Cth) as

For further information about what might constitute corrupt conduct, visit the NACC’s website.

Public official is defined in s 10 and includes:

but does not include

Most federal public servants are public officials for the purposes of the National Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2022 (Cth), as are federal parliamentary and federal court staff.

Serious and systemic are not defined for the purposes of the National Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2022 (Cth) and so whether a matter could involve serious or systemic corrupt conduct is ultimately a matter for the NACC.

Who can report corruption?

Anyone can report corruption via the NACC website or by phoning 1300 489 844 between 8:30 am and 6 pm, Monday to Friday (AEDT).

There are protections available for people who make a complaint or otherwise provide information to the NACC.

Other functions

The NACC can also conduct broader public inquiries into corruption risks and prevention measures and provide education and information about corrupt conduct and prevention [ss 17 and 22].

To learn more or to make a complaint, visit the NACC website.